J O Y

Psalm 21:1-2

What is there in sport that can match the joy of winning?  Probably nothing.  The feelings of excitement, joy, fulfillment and satisfaction in sport that come with a win are conspicuously absent in a loss.  This truth was also known by the great people of the Bible.

We read a description of such victories in Psalm 21 and verses 1 and 2 where it says, “O Lord, the king rejoices in your strength.  How great is his joy in the victories you give!  You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips.”

Did you hear who the writer credits as being the source of these victories?  It surely wasn’t himself.

For the king and for us, the great joy in victories comes as a gift from God.  Both David and our team rejoice in the strength we feel in sport.   God has granted us all the deep desires of our hearts, we’re greatly blessed just to be here. 

As you pray in preparation for today’s competition, trust that the Lord will not withhold the request of your lips, and then compete in great freedom and joy.

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 22:15-33
Romans 3
Numbers 7-8