Devotion provided by Mike Vandervelde, Referee-Big 12
As we move into conference play, Crew Chiefs often state “it is time to dial in on, and fine tune our game in order to fire on all cylinders.” For our early season games, we have evaluated and reflected on our performance; now, we turn to the meat of the season.
As the season progresses, the question becomes how do we keep our eyes on the target?
Matthew 14: 29-30 - “And climbing out of the boat, Peter started walking on water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!!”
Over the last couple of years, evaluators and clinicians have told us we need to “MWP”--“move with purpose” in order to put ourselves in position to see clearly what we are supposed to see. Personally, I hope I move with purpose according to what Jesus is calling me to do each day.
As important as goals are within our officiating world, at the heart of every great Christian competitor should be the discipline of focusing on a greater purpose. In Matthew 14, the disciple Peter wanted to walk on water with Jesus and did so until he shifted his eyes from Christ to the fierce wind. He became fearful and began to sink.
Likewise, we will start sinking in our lives if we focus on the negative noise that surrounds us. We must allow the Holy Spirit to be our guide, reminding us that with Christ, all is well with our souls.
No matter our performance on the field,
if we fix our eyes on Christ, our target, and trust His faithful provision, we
will be able to accomplish His purpose, both on the field each week….dialing it
in….and our daily lives.
Lastly, here are a couple questions to challenge us and think about as we get into conference play:
· What is your focus on as you train, prepare, and officiate the game?
· How can you keep yourself from shifting your eyes off God? Who can walk alongside you on this journey?
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