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Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional: Monday, October 28, 2019


Be Worth Being

This fall, when you see geese flying south for the winter, flying along in “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.

When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies the point. Geese “honk” from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. Finally — and this is important — when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly again or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.


As a Christian athlete or coach, you have great influence to impact other athletes and coaches. You are a flock and a fellowship of believers who exist to support, care, fellowship, provide for, pray for and encourage one another. As we go about our day, week, month and year, there will be times when someone in your flock gets wounded, hurt, damaged, sick or even killed. It is important that you be there for them. Walk with them through their valley in life. Support them. Encourage them. Provide for them. Care for them.

That is called showing God’s love in a practical way. And that is “being” a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Kevin Burrell 


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