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FCA: The Relentless Devotional For Competitors

DAY 7 OF 31

Serve Like Christ

Rick Randazzo

READY:

“…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many.” –Matthew 20:28

SET:

Growing up in Buffalo, New York, hockey was my sport. And as seasons went by, I started getting recognized for my ability. In high school, I played on multiple teams, winning two national championships and a gold medal at the Empire State games. My senior year, I captained my team to a perfect 40-win season, which resulted in the National Junior B Championship.

Though, as I look back, I find myself asking, “Was I the leader that my teammates and coaches deserved? Was I following Christ’s example of how He led His team of disciples here on earth?”

Jesus Christ was the perfect example of a servant-leader, and He illustrates this for us throughout the Gospels. As you read in the verse above (Matt. 20:28), Jesus didn’t come to be served Himself; He came to serve and to give up His life. Let’s think about that for a moment. Jesus, God’s Son, came to earth to serve others. The King of the universe—the one who sits at the right hand of the Father (Matt. 22:44)—came to earth to serve instead of being served Himself. Pretty humbling.

Over the years, I have come to realize that I would have been a better teammate and leader if I would have spent more time serving my teammates and coaches like Christ. Serving others shows them how much we love them, and moreover that Christ loves them. By leading as a servant, we are being obedient to what Jesus has instructed us to do through His Word and His example.

GO:

  1. How do you serve your family, coaches, teammates and friends?
  2. How do you serve your enemies?
  3. What are some new ways to serve those on your team?
  4. WORKOUT:

    Mark 12:31
    Luke 23:32-34
    John 13:1-17

    OVERTIME:

    Christ, help me to humbly serve and give of myself for the benefit of others. Amen.

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About this Plan

FCA: The Relentless Devotional For Competitors

Are you ready to relentlessly pursue Jesus Christ in your sport? The FCA Relentless Devotional speaks directly to the heart of the competitor by dealing with issues that coaches and athletes face on and off the field of competition. This 31-day plan will also help establish a consistent, daily quiet time with God, and includes extra readings and suggested prayer.

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We would like to thank the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for this plan. For more information, please visit: http://www.fca.org/