Theme: Keep Moving the Chains!

Quote: I run 6 plays, split veer. Like Novocain. Just give it time. It always works! (Herman Boone, Head Coach T.C Williams High School, “Remember the Titans”)

Have you ever watched an Air Force Academy football game? The offensive scheme is pretty consistent, lots of running plays. Three yards, Four yards, Three yards, and they go for it on 4th down if they are just a little short.

Opposing defenses dread it as their defenses are on the field for over 7 minutes while the offense just keeps getting first downs or MOVING THE CHAINS. Before you know it, the Falcons have the ball at the five-yard line and are ready to score. (Then the Doolies (the freshmen) get to do some push-ups.)

MOVING THE CHAINS is a great metaphor for life. In life, it doesn’t require flashy things, just doing what it takes to reach your goal. Doing the little things that lead to growth. It also means doing the hard things when you are tired and want to quit or you don’t see the results you want immediately.

In our spiritual life we need to have a MOVE THE CHAINS mentality. We need to spend time in His Word daily, being the one who consistently gains 3-4 yards. Seeking God on a daily basis will make us more like Jesus, which is our goal. Most days transformation will not be apparent but as you continue MOVING THE CHAINS, before you know it you will be 1st and Goal and the enemy will have already been defeated.

Go AIR FORCE, Beat ARMY, BEAT NAVY and Have a Great Week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page