Bible vs Rulebook

 

BIBLE VS RULEBOOK

LOCATION:

Psalm 1:2  “Instead, his delight is in the Lord's instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.”

 

HEADLINE:

There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in-between.

~ Pat Riley (3 time NBA coach of the year)

 

 

GAME SUMMARY:

Pat Riley’s quote applies to both sports and the game of life.

In sports we seem to be able to learn our signs, calls, special plays or the rules of the game.  Shouldn't we be as passionate and dedicated about learning the Bible?

Coaching for 9 years thru several different ages I have tried to learn more every game about fastpitch softball. The softball rule book is very complex and some things you might see one time in 100 games so very hard to remember it all.  Recently I was approached at a tournament by a parent from another team, that was a complete stranger.  He asked “are you the Lucky Ladies coach?”  I replied, “yes” and he said, “I was told to ask you a question about the rules because you know them.” I told him I would try, but ironically it was a rule I didn't know for sure. LOL

I guess I have a reputation of knowing the rules and I am proud of that but also a little embarrassed. I have never read the Bible all the way through and don't know the only Book that really counts as well as I should.  Luckily at age 38, I realized this and started the one-year reading plan back in January of this year.  I am over 1/3 thru the bible now and excited the knowledge it is throwing my way.

The Bible is the only book in the world that can apply to all of a person’s life problems. The better we know it the stronger we become and the more able we are to handle anything life throws our way.  So daily reading/studying should be a no brainer right?

In the desert, Jesus fended off Satan's temptations with three words, "It is written." When Jesus quoted Scripture, He didn't have a Bible handy ...just like I  can't carry the rulebook on the field during a game(even though I have wanted to show a few umpires one). He had the words hidden in His heart and knew the concept and when to apply it. The Bible is our life rulebook, written to withstand every scenario the enemy or life can throw at us. But, if our noses aren't in the Book, we won't find ourselves in the game.

MVP:

The Holy Bible

 

 

 

 

 

RECAP:

Saw a sign at a church that read about the Bible " most bought, least read".  Do you think this could be true?

When is a time you could study or read the bible daily, even if it starts with just a few minutes?

I find that first thing in the morning works best for me.

Wouldn't it make you feel good for someone to ask you a question about the Bible like the coach did me about the rules?

With regards to Jesus and the Bible...are you in or out?

PRACTICE:

There are many ways to access the Bible and one great way is the free Bible app called "YouVersion". They have reading plans geared for young and old and many different versions to choose from. You can even listen to the bible read to you on this app. You can find it on the app store for both Apple and Android

Contributed by Pete Benes, Coach of the Lucky Ladies fastpitch team