True Greatness

As the NBA finals are right around the corner we will undoubtedly hear the question, “Who will achieve greatness?” The word “greatness” is one of the most overused terms in our society today. We hear all about the “greatness” of Jordan, Bryant, Shaq, Garnett and countless other players. In reality, are any of them truly worthy of the term?

Doing Sports God’s Way is all about greatness. However, to be more specific, it’s about making the name of Christ great in every aspect of our competition. Should this be difficult? You would be crazy to think so. The person we are attempting to make great is the One who walked on water, made the blind man see, made the lame walk, lived a perfectly sinless life and then died for our imperfections only to overcome death three days later. Doing Sports God’s Way isn’t about us. It is only through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit that we can do any good.

Next time that you take the court, field, pool, or track, realize that it isn’t about making your name “great.” Let the power of the Holy Spirit compete through you so that His name will be made “great.”

Psalm 47:2, “How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!”


Brian Conklin
Omaha-Metro FCA