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A Revisited Devotional from April 22, 1999
Matthew 25:40 – The King will reply, "I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me!" (GNT)
Our son plays Spuds basketball (co-ed ages 6-9). Two weeks ago, at a basketball game, my son's team was playing against opposition which had only six players. It was obvious that the other team was at a disadvantage. By half time, they were so fatigued and injured that they were ready to concede the game.
My son's coach did a wonderful thing. He sent in two players from our team to play with the other team for the second half of the game. The coach did not send just any players. One of the players was our best. With two new team members, the opponents finished the game.
I was happy to see sportsmanship displayed, but also, I saw God's character revealed. The Lord of lords comes to the aid of the underprivileged. God wants justice in the world.
God uses Christian men and women, like my son's coach, to bring justice!
Prayer: Lord God, we thank You on this day that You care for the disadvantaged. Use each one of us as Your instruments for fairness in this world. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Great devotional. I enjoyed it very much.
Thanks Mary Jane. What a wonderful example of kindness to both teams. Blessings.
Thank you for sharing this encouraging devotional with us again today. To God be the glory! Blessings.
Good morning, Mary Jane,
This is so true, and God bless your son’s coach. A lesson I am sure remains in the hearts of the players and other coach.
God bless you with a fantastic weekend.
Hi
Good morning,
Thank you for writing this devotional.
I appreciate looking at real life situations as places to see God’s spirit at work.
Thanks for showing this.
Blessings.
Greetings Mary, and it was a joy to read this devotional you had previously written. Your son’s coach had truly showed a godly action by sharing a couple of players with the opposite team. The Holy Spirit was surely working in his decision of how to go forward in that game. It sure can amaze us at times how God steps in and handles life situations we are facing, to give us positive results. Blessings for your writing.
This is a beautiful story of your coach and showing everyone how to care for others. I am sure no one will ever forget.
May God abundantly bless everyone.
Fair play! Good to learn at an early age. Wonder if your son, (now 26 years older) is still playing basketball?
Thanks for sharing,
(BC)