Friday, September 3, 2010

the running back's spirit

While watching a Thanksgiving football game I heard a commentator mention over and over again the unique “spirit” in a particular running back. He ran hard, could read his blockers, was able to cut on a dime, and kept his high-stepping knees driving forward with power when about to be tackled.

The commentator stated … “All running backs need this kind of special spirit.”

To be an effective representative of GOD you and I need a special spirit as well. And we cannot manufacture this spirit on our own … it must come from GOD alone and is offered through HIS SON alone.

Speaking through the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel, God says …
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you … I will put my Spirit in you … you will be my people and I will be your GOD … I will save you from all your uncleanness.” Ezekiel 36:26-29

And Jesus stated in Acts 1:8 of the New Testament …
… you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you …

As a Christ proclaimer … do the people around you (and me) see GOD’s spirit ?

the running back's spirit written by: Mike Hurn · December 8, 2009
Mike Hurn's website: http://www.ccclife.org/

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