Tonight the men's national college basketball champion will be determined. There can only be one national champion, of course, and it has taken a season of games for a few thousand teams and then a tournament where one loss eliminates any team. This process makes the value of the title very unique and special. There have been many great teams this year in the NCAA tournament and all will ultimately be disappointed by seeing their season end in a loss, except for the ultimate champion. As we celebrated our victorious risen Lord in church yesterday I realized that we have a unique champion. Jesus endured, persevered, resisted temptation, and perfectly obeyed His Father's plan to gain our redemption. But unlike the fans of tonight's ultimate champion, who will, be excited to watch their team crowned...we will share the victory with our Champion. We are more than fans of Jesus, we are family and His victory over sin and death has become our victory as well. Next year the process will begin again to determine a national basketball champion. Our victory...our championship...will last for eternity. Instead of merely celebrating the victory we need to be about the work of sharing it with others. The champion has been determined but the game is still on!
1 Corinthians 15: 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
blessings (with special gratitude for a new grandson born on Easter..Joseph Gabriel Cook)!
Rob Smith
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