Read the Truth

We all like to know the truth of things. Did I make the roster? Am I ever going to get the playing time I hope for? Does that college team want to offer me a scholarship? Am I making a difference in the lives of my players and coaching staff?

We want to sit on certainty, but oftentimes our emotions rise and fall from the answer of others. We can sway easily to one side or the other because our hope is placed on a faulty foundation. But when we flip the lens and look at where our true hope comes from--a relationship with Jesus--we can adjust our thinking to rest securely in our identity with a God who never changes.

If we want to improve our skills in our sport, it only makes sense to spend time practicing, studying the game, and taking care of ourselves to become better. In the same way, our spiritual training should be exercised if we want to grow in Christ. It’s important to be in God’s Word every day and hold tight to these three truths:

God’s Word is a Road Map

God delights in giving us the fuel we need to continue forward. The Bible has specific directions that lead to a full and everlasting life if we trust that God knows where He is taking us.

God’s Word is an Anchor

As the source for how we believe what we do, the Bible is a firm foundation from which we share our beliefs, find answers to the things that trouble us, and keep us confident in God’s promises.

God’s Word is a Lamp

The more we get into Scripture, the more we begin to understand God’s love and how we can apply it to our lives and relationships. 

When we hold to God’s Truth, the external variables don’t hold as much sway on how we react because we know that God has good plans and guides our lives. We don’t need to fear unknowns because God has it all under control, and we can be confident in His unchanging Word.