The Easiest Play in Life: How to run the pick and roll with GOD
Do you feel like you and GOD are playing on the same page?
Or do you feel like you are sometimes out of sync?
A few weeks ago when I was at the FCA summer camp in Spring Arbor, the chaplain said something that really struck me:
"Don't build something unless GOD provides the blueprint.
And if He hasn't provided the blueprint, He is building you for it."
As soon as he said that, a shiver went through me and I knew I'd need to reflect on it later, and when I did, I realized:
Life is a Pick and Roll with GOD
As you know, in the game of basketball, during a pick and roll, the point guard will set up and wait for the big man to come set him a screen.
When the screen is set, the point guard will come off it and read the defense to make a play. He will decide to:
- Shoot
- Drive
- Snake
- Throw the lob
- Kick to the corner
- And so on
The first part of the screen may be the most important ...
Which is ...
TO WAIT!!!
Before the point guard can use the screen, the screen must be set.
If the point guard leaves too early, he will likely create a moving screen and a turnover the other way.
If the big man is not setting the screen, it may be for various reasons:
- The point guard is not in a good position to come off the screen
- There is not the right amount of time on the clock yet
- There is other stuff in the background the big man is dealing with
The Same Is True in the Game of Life
In life, you are running a pick and roll with GOD.
You must wait for GOD to set the screen:
- Your opportunity
- Your moment
- Your time to shine
If GOD hasn't set you the screen yet ...
WAIT!!!
There is a reason He has not set it for you yet:
- He may be waiting for you to get in a better position to use the screen
- There may not be the right amount of time on the clock yet
- He may be dealing with other factors in the background
But rest assured, your opportunity is coming ...
And when GOD does set your screen ...
USE IT!!!
Brush shoulder to hip with GOD, come off the screen, read the defense, and make a play!
Athletes and coaches for Christ, I wish you well on your journey of running the pick and roll with GOD, and I send love, gratitude, peace, and blessings to you!
May GOD inspire YOU every step of your way,
Kyle
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