Sports and Music
It’s the night before the night before Christmas (anybody see Deja Vu?- seems like I have asked that before!)
You would think that I would write about the incarnation of Jesus Christ and the ongoing incarnation of the Lord in and through His people by His Spirit (and I may yet write about that soon) but…
As I was walking today listening to the new worship Institute CD “So Amazing” (available at www.worshipinstitute.com), I started thinking about how the musicians flow together as a team. It’s like a basketball, football or soccer game. Each person in the band (on the team) has a responsibility to play their part- sometimes the bass player will do a daring, wild run within the context of the structure of the song and it will just… work!
Sometimes Chris Lofton (on the U. of Tennessee men’s basketball team) will make a good pass to one of the big guys in the paint and they will slam it home for two points- then other times (like today against Texas), Chris will back up and shoot a three from the gym parking lot to put his team ahead!
Sometimes we as believers, as athletes, as musicians, as participants in life try to play it too safe- I think we miss out on God showing off through us when we do that.
What are some of the keys in playing sports and music sucessfully?
Know your stengths and weaknesses, not trusting too much in your strengths and not being afraid of failure.
(God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness)
Be tuned in to what the other team members are doing
Know your instrument (position)
Gain experience and learn from losing
Listen to the coach (the Holy Spirit)
Rise above the low expectations of others (and sometimes ourselves) \
And…
Being willing to take a risk… hit the wrong note, go for the steal and fall on your face to help your team.
In 2007 dare to live in color!!
God is cheering you on.
David Baroni