Philippians 2: 14-16 “Do everything without complaining and arguing,15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.”
MLB is upon us! It always seems the beginning and ending to be the most exciting parts of the season, at least in my mind. I was reading an article about the Red Sox infielder Pedro Ciriaco, a 26-year-old with 31 games of Major League experience. There was one line that really caught my attention that I want to share with you.
Here it is: "Ciriaco, who was signed by the Red Sox as a Minor League free agent on Dec. 15, is making it clear this spring that he could be someone the club can count on if the need arises at some point."
I thought to myself, here is a young man that wants a statement so badly. He is doing everything he can to MAKE IT CLEAR that he is someone to be reckoned with. He's a standout so far this spring. People are noticing him!
I want to live my life like that. I want to make it clear to others that I am someone who stands out from the rest. I want to leave a great impression and make a difference. I want others to know that they can count on me!
May we all be inspired in such a way that we live to make it clear that we are above the average. With Christ in us we standout in life! People notice! We do not live our lives like everyone else. We make a statement through our actions of the power of God in us through Jesus Christ!
How do we standout?
We do not complain, argue, or criticize.
We live clean and innocent lives.
We hold firm to God’s Word and all that it teaches.
Hey...I challenge you to make a statement! Be a standout! In so doing… you will bring glory to God and lead others to knowing the hope that live in you!
