When the game is on the line

There is a common sports analogy that goes something like this…

“Big players,
make big plays,
in big games.”

Essentially, this means that great players step up when the game is on the line and somehow (presumably through their skill or athleticism) turn the game into their teams’ favor.

Translating this into Christianity…

For many of us, when we tend to think about Jesus the first thing that comes to mind is His death on the cross. But what about all those other times that He stepped up and came through? As a matter of fact, can you think of a time when Jesus did not “make a big play?”

*Every time someone was sick or impaired…He showed compassion and healed them.

*Every time someone attempted to trick Him..He got the better of them and they left Him alone.

*Every time His flock was hungry...He fed them.

*Every time He was asked to dispel a demon…He removed it in the name of Almighty God.

*Every time He told a parable…it was done in order to help us understand.

*Every time He spoke…people listened.

*Every time He prayed…God heard him.

*Every time someone doubted Him…He proved them wrong.

*Every time we sin against Him…He has the power to absolve us.

Over 2,000 years ago, when “the game” was on the line, Jesus stepped up and made a “big play”. He sacrificed Himself for all of us. He suffered, was crucified and died so that our sins would be forgiven.

“Big players,
make big plays,
in big games.”

No one has ever had more responsibility placed on their shoulders than Jesus Christ did when He walked the earth. Once he gathered His apostles, He showed up every single day to teach the word of God and to turn sinners toward the path of righteousness.

Jesus gave us 100% then, and He gives us 100% now.

Can we say the same?

For us, it's a much more serious matter than winning or losing a game. It's a matter of eternal life or eternal suffering.

Think about it.

God bless you. And this if for His Glory!