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John 15:13

What is the standard for measuring commitment, loyalty and teamwork?  How about for a family?  How about for friendship?  Let’s see what Jesus says in today’s letter.

In John chapter 15 at verse 13 we read, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” 

There it is again, the recurring theme of self-sacrifice and service.  Jesus again challenges us to give ourselves up in preference of our teammates’ best and highest good.

How does one lay down his life?  Let’s think it through:

·        To sacrifice your personal goals for your team’s goals.

·        To sacrifice your selfish dreams of glory for the good of your team.

·        To play fewer minutes to help develop other players.

·        To sacrifice your body to make a play for the team.

·        To sacrifice your ego to praise your teammates and coaches.

·        To love and serve your team over seeking your own pride and glory.

Let’s play today with these attitudes and give everyone an example of the love Jesus says is without equal.

Bible Reading Plan:

Mark 6:14-29

I Corinthians 10:14-33

Psalms 85

Judges 8