Making the Team

My daughter qualified for the JV Soccer team at her high school last week. (Congrats, sweetie!) After a week of grueling try-outs in less-than-favorable weather conditions, she made the grade and was given the nod from the coaching team. Over the past months of conditioning and through the week of try-outs she hoped, and wondered, and prayed that she would make the team, not knowing for sure if she would.

Thankfully it wasn't near that difficult for her to make Jesus' "team". She believed, confessed her faith, and made the commitment to the Lordship of Christ as her Savior through baptism.

God accepted her. Not based on her skills, abilities or performance. He didn't test her for speed, agility, endurance. He didn't require any signed wavers or financial commitments. It wasn't about who she was, what she could do or how well she could do it. He loved her, she loved Him and believed in His Son and that was all it took.

It's the same for you. He doesn't play favorites. You don't have to perform at a certain level, have specific skills, live in the right district, maintain an acceptable GPA. Just hear Him call; "Come."

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.
If anyone hears my voice and opens the door,
I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
[Rev 3:20]

He stands ready and waiting for You to follow. Yes, there are costs of discipleship to consider but He welcomes you for who you are -- His.

My daughter said "yes" to His call to follow Him, that she would be His child and He would be her God, and He had the perfect position just right for her in His family.

He waits patiently, knocking on the door to our hearts, for us to come to Him -- but He won't stand on the sidelines forever. Get in the Game. Join the Team -- no crunches or sprints required.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for preparing a place for us. For calling and making a way for us to be with You. Amen.