Today marks the third day of the NFL Draft. As an unashamed sports enthusiast, it’s exciting to see where our Alabama guys land….ROLL TIDE! The process of the draft is intriguing. These teams have been watching these players….their strengths, their weaknesses, their work ethic, and their coachability. The commentators size up every one of the players and the teams drafting them. In the big scheme of things, what seems to matter most is the FIT. What does this player have that can fill a gap for this team and make them better? We often hear the phrase, “teamwork makes the dream work,” and this is such a great example of that truth. One person can’t turn a team around alone. But one person can make a tremendous impact on a team…..good or bad.
1 Corinthians 12 is a beautiful picture of how the body – the “team,” if you will – should work. Take a minute and read the whole chapter.
”If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.“ 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 NLT
For an NFL team, if the quarterback can’t or won’t throw, the wide receiver suffers. So the team suffers. If the offensive line can’t or won’t block, the quarterback and running back suffer. So the team suffers.
What happens when that’s reality? The team loses heart. They get discouraged. They may even get to the point of turning on each other. Every single one doing their part is essential to the success of the whole.
So it goes in the Body of Christ – The Church. If your gift is encouragement – encourage. If it’s giving – give. If it’s praying – pray. If it’s teaching – teach. Your gifts are needed and valued – and they make the Body whole.
On an NFL team…..
In the Body of Christ…..
In your business or organization….
In your family…..
Bring YOUR best. Bring your flavor and talents to the table. You’re needed – and you make a bigger difference than you may know. Teamwork DOES make the dream work.
Consider yourself drafted.
Lessons from the Lawn 