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Everywhere I Go: Learning to See Jesus

DAY 33 OF 363

IS THAT ALL THERE IS? Serious fans of basketball will remember October 6, 1993 as a significant date in the sport's history. On that day, Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan faced the assembled crowd of media with their microphones and notepads, and told them the game offered no more challenges to motivate him. He was ready to retire. Although Jordan would come back two years later, he was clearly disenchanted with the game that had been his life, although he was at the top, and the money he was making was phenomenal. Why would a man with everything under the sun walk away? Jordan, whose father was murdered earlier in the year, hinted at the answer as he told reporters, "One thing about my father's death was that it reinforced how [life] can be taken from you at any time." Basketballラand the fame, money and excitement it broughtラwas no longer compelling enough to get the superstar up in the morning. As he looked at the prospect of another long season, in his heart he must have said, "Been there. Done that. Now what?" The key words that described Michael Jordan at his early retirement were these: "everything under the sun." You see, if our existence is only played out "under the sun," if there is no spiritual realm to life, then even fame and fortune will get old. That's right. King Solomon proved the same thing when he tried it all, and returned time and again to this phrase: "Vanity of vanities. All is vanity." In other words, "It's vapor. It's air. It's not enough." Can you relate to Jordan and King Solomon? Have you had your fill of "flatland living?" Then consider the adventure of pursuing the Creator Himself - that's an endeavor that never gets old.
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Everywhere I Go: Learning to See Jesus

You may begin this devotional at any point during the year. Each devotional is designed to focus your mind and heart on a single concept. Read the title, then read through the devotional section with an open heart. Go to your Bible again and read the suggested scripture passage, asking yourself, "Is there a command to obey, a sin to avoid, an example to follow or a promise to claim?"

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We would like to thank Dr. Ed Young for providing the "Everywhere I Go" plan. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Young and this plan, please visit their website at: www.winningwalk.org