M I R A C L E S

John 5:20

What’s the most miraculous thing you’ve ever seen on a basketball floor?  A court-length desperation shot that went in?  Maybe it was an incredibly athletic move by a player in the paint.  Maybe it was a sacrificial act by a player to lead her team to an important victory.  Jesus tells us why miracles happen in today’s letter.

While talking with His disciples in John chapter 5 and verse 20 we read the words of Jesus, “For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all the things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these that you may marvel.”

Jesus did exactly what He saw His Father in heaven doing, and those were some miraculous things!  Healing people, raising the dead, walking on water… that’s not everyday stuff for people like you and me.  The key is that those things came from their relationship.  He says, “The Father loves the Son…” 

The exciting thing to me is that the Father also loves me!  That gives me confidence that He’ll show me what He’s doing and watch out!  When I see that and act in like manner, some miraculous stuff is about to happen.

In today’s competition, trust in the relationships you’ve developed on your team.  See what your coaches and leaders are doing, and then join them in the excitement of great play.  Some miraculous stuff happens when we join together in unified effort.  Watch how people marvel when you play like champions!

Bible Reading Plan:
John 7:14-24
I Peter 5:1-7
Song of Solomon 8:1-7
Lamentations 3