Seeking God on Monday
Surely you have heard, read, or seen that legendary coach John Wooden died on Friday. He was lengendary in the minds of basketball players, fans, coaches, analysts, and the record books but far be it for “the coach” to ever consider such a distinction in his own mind. Much that Coach Wooden has said and even more that has been said about him defines who he was and what his life stood for. This week’s Seeking God Daily is dedicated to the legacy he left us; not as a great coach but as a humble man of God. I’ve selected seven of John’s quotes that have been an encouragement to me as I seek God daily and I pray that they will bless you as well.
“I have always tried to make it clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live. There is only one kind of life that truly wins, and that is the one that places faith in the hands of the Savior. Until that is done, we are on an aimless course that runs in circles and goes nowhere.”
Growing up as a kid I permitted sports to have center stage in my life. As a young man my wife and children had most of my attention. At the height of my ministry years I often found myself more concerned with doing things in the name of Jesus than seeking to becoming like Jesus. What is of ultimate importance to your life? Your family, friends, fortunes, fun, _____________ (fill in the blank) or what about your faith? With all of the fame and acclaim John Wooden received in his life I believe he clearly understood what really mattered. “If I were ever prosecuted for my faith, I truly hope there would be enough evidence to convict me.” Is that the desire of your heart?
“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ…I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord…” (Philippians 4:8, 9)