Theme: Protect this House

Verse: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)

This week is the conclusion of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s college basketball tournaments. College basketball is famous for home teams having tremendous advantages. The legendary Marquette basketball coach and basketball commentator, Al McGuire, often said any time the road team wins in college basketball you consider the result an upset.

Winning at home is sports is often referred to “Protecting Our House.” While perhaps not intending to be theological, sports make an important observation about our faith lives. It is important for us to protect ourselves from the negative influences that can derail us OR in other words PROTECT OUR HOUSE.

Ok, Dave, how do you suggest we Protect Our Spiritual House”?

God gives us two tools that are always at our disposal: Prayer and His Word. Matthew 4 provides the model. After 40 days in the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan in various ways (relief of his hunger, challenging him to prove God’s protection, and finally offering Jesus all the worldly kingdoms if he would worship Satan. In each instance, Jesus relied on God’s Word to resist temptation, demonstrating unwavering faith and obedience.

Using that as the model, let’s strive to go on a long home court winning streak and PROTECT OUR HOUSE!

Have a GREAT Week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page