“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.”
Colossians 3:23-24
When it comes to basketball coaches, most would agree John Wooden was the best. Over several decades of coaching, he won ten NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships and several coaching awards. He was brilliant at motivating his players, both in practice and in games. One of his core coaching ideologies was to pursue perfection and give 100% regardless of the situation on the court. And best of all in my opinion is that while he loved basketball, he showed that he loved the Lord more. Ultimately, he wanted to give his best for Jesus Christ.
Wooden’s story is inspiring because it reminds us that giving our best does matter. As we consider the fact that our great God has done the unthinkable for us—forgiving our sins and paying the penalty for them—it makes perfect sense that we would want to live to reflect His glory.
God has given us His best, His perfect Son. Whether it is at work, at home, on vacation, in the grocery store, at school, etc., we can seek to do things with excellence and leave a mark that reflects our Creator at work in us.
Wooden’s story is inspiring because it reminds us that giving our best does matter. As we consider the fact that our great God has done the unthinkable for us—forgiving our sins and paying the penalty for them—it makes perfect sense that we would want to live to reflect His glory.
God has given us His best, His perfect Son. Whether it is at work, at home, on vacation, in the grocery store, at school, etc., we can seek to do things with excellence and leave a mark that reflects our Creator at work in us.
Scripture Focus
Ephesians 6:5-8
Insight
“If I were ever prosecuted for my religion, Itruly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me.” (John Wooden, 1910-2010)
Bible In A Year
- 2 Chronicles 13-14
- Psalm 14
- Matthew 21