“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV

My son has played baseball since he was 4. He loves baseball. He is passionate about baseball. As a young boy, he sometimes thought he knew everything there was to know about baseball. As he was growing and learning as a young player I often reminded him that it is important to remain coachable-capable of being easily taught and trained to do something better.

Today, I encourage you to reflect. Does God view you as coachable? Are you humble? Do you allow God to teach and train you to do something better? 

If you are worshiping in a corporate worship service today, be mindful of the way you approach the service. Are you participating with an open mind and willing spirit? Are your eyes, ears, and heart wide open and ready to receive the message God has for you? Are your hands and feet ready to respond to His message as you leave the service? Are you ready for the game of life He has set before you?

Let’s pray. Dear God, open my eyes, ears, and heart to the message You have for me today. May I be willing to listen and then respond to You as You coach me to be more like Christ. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.