Today's Coach is Steve Satake with FCA in Boise, Idaho. Today's Quarterback is the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus was with His Team He was the Leader and Team Captain. One day He told them He was going to be betrayed and Crucified on the Cross.
His Team was worried. They thought "oh no what are we going to do? It's over! If our Leader is taken out how do we survive?"
Have you ever been in a game and the QB or best Defensive Player gets injured and is taken out of the game?
Jesus knew what they were thinking and used this opportunity to show them how the Omnipresent Holy Spirit is going to be in each one of them giving them power to overcome and endure for a greater Cause.
"the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything. He will remind you of everything that I have ever told you." John 14:26
The Holy Spirit has our back. He is right there with us to help us.
In Zechariah 4:6 Zerebebel was overwhelmed with the project of building the Temple and God told him,
"This is the word the LORD spoke to Zerubbabel: You won't [succeed] by might or by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Armies."
Zech 4:6
Rely on the Holy Spirit in your Life.
"But the Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power ... " Acts 1:8
"Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us." Eph 3:20
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals."- Henry Ford
The Holy Spirit keeps you Focused on the Right things. The Holy Spirit gives you the confidence to keep your head in the game and think straight.
"The difference between the possible and the impossible lies in a person's determination."
Tommy Lasorda Manager LA Dodgers
Listen to the Holy Spirit today! He wants to give you the Confidence and Determination to take you to the Championship!
Now Just Go! Win the Day!
Rick
Phil 4:13
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The Spotter Thursday, March 10th, 2011
READY: "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit—the Father will send Him in My name—will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you." -John 14:26
SET: Weight lifters often use spotters to help them stay safe during workouts and get maximum results. In your own experience, have you ever done a bench press workout without a spotter? I have. And when I tried it, my workout was lack luster.
I couldn't work out as intensely as I could have if I'd known I had someone there. When I bench press, I'm so much more effective when I have a spotter to encourage me and offer help if I need it. When I get tired, my spotter speaks encouraging words or helps me lift, and he provides just enough help so that I can finish that last rep or two.
He really helps me have a great workout instead of just a good workout.
In life, God also gave us a Spotter: the Holy Spirit. In John 14:26, Jesus said that He was sending a Counselor to us in His absence.
The Holy Spirit showed up in Acts 2 when the Apostles had locked themselves in a room for fear of the Jews. The Apostles were afraid, powerless and confused as to what to do next.
But God's promised Spotter gave them the power to do miracles in the name of Jesus.
The Christians in that room had the knowledge and will to teach the good news, but they needed help. The Holy Spirit gave them courage, boldness and wisdom to preach the gospel at full strength.
They healed the sick and spoke the truth of Christ with authority. The Holy Spirit gave them the power to do their very best for God.
The great news is that God's Spotter—the Holy Spirit—is here for us today, as well. All we need to do is seek Him and listen for Him.
He will encourage us and guide us as we walk through the day's challenges. If we are diligent in seeking Him, our walk with Jesus will be strong, and we will have wisdom and discernment for the challenges we face each day as a Christ follower.
He will be there to encourage us, keep us strong, and even make us stronger in Christ.
Just like that person who stands behind the bench press waiting to help us become stronger physically, the Holy Spirit is behind us to help strengthen us spiritually and provide encouragement, wisdom and power.
Today, don't go to the "bench" alone. Your Heavenly Father has given you the ultimate Spotter in the form of His Holy Spirit. Let Him help make you as strong as you were meant to be!
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