Team Devotion

I have been on a lot of teams over the years. I have been on athletic teams in which some were very successful and some were not.

I have been a lot of teams planning events, coming up with effective strategies and teams that lead churches and other community events like community visioning, and economic development.

One would think that the good teams are full of superstars and top tier talent. This is not and has not been the case.

The truth is the best teams are not full of high achievers as much as they are full of people that are committed to a goal and they trust that everyone has each others best interest at heart.

The most enjoyable and effective way to live out God’s mission though God’s Church is to trust that everyone is seeking God’s will together.

Jesus understood this as he was calling his first disciples…Let’s look really fast. If you want the long version of this go to Broken Arrow Nazarene Church on FB or Youtube later today.

Luke 5:1–11 NLT

1 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. 8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.

Trust is essential to living a Christian Life

Trust requires Risk

Trust requires Presence

Trust requires Relationship

Trust requires a belief in something greater than self

So What is the take way? Trust is a practice not a feeling.

So in order to grow it you must find ways to

Risk your feeling,

Be present with the Lord and God’s people,

Develop more than a surface relationship with others, and finally find ways to occasionally choose a greater purpose over self service.

Prayer