Mondays with Jesus 2015

“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 (NIV)

Ben, my friend’s young son, suited up in his football gear, helmet and pads and all, and informed his mom that he was going out to play. After a few minutes, she looked out the window and saw him standing in the backyard alone. Feeling sorry for her little boy, Jana went outside. “Do you want to play something else?” she asked. Ben turned and grinned from within his helmet. “Nope, I’m playing football.” Confused, Jana asked, “You are?” Ben nodded the bulky helmet. “Yep, I’m offense. The defense is on the field now.”

Jana couldn’t see the game Ben visualized, the one obviously still entertaining him while he waited for his turn. But Ben knew that part of playing football involved waiting patiently on the sidelines. He also had the ability to hope for what he didn’t yet have, a chance to play.

Often we are the little boy on the sidelines wanting a chance to play. We want to shine for Christ. We want to be needed, have purpose. However, every now and then we need that reminder that contentment may also be found in letting someone else have their time on the field. We should try to be like Ben, quite happy waiting his turn.

Faith Step: Remember what Christ said in Luke 14:10 and find Ben’s joy in waiting your turn.

Author Renee Andrews

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