What's your Game Plan?

Keep your head in the game! That’s a title song from Disney’s popular High School Musical. Give it your all—and then some—110%! Stay focused. Don’t get distracted. Stay in the game!

Spectators watch and enjoy. Spectators are passive; they can afford distractions. Some even miss scoring moves by key players because of distractions. Yet distracted onlookers do not affect the game. But imagine a player missing a key move for lack of focus, His head’s not in the game! The outcome might be disastrous—game loss and more!—the difference between a local trophy and a World Cup Championship!

Following Jesus is all about getting IN the game. There are no spectators for Jesus; you are following—actively engaged, doing His will—or you are not.

Jesus is Spirit driven, God focused, and Kingdom minded, and so must we be. Spirit driven & God focused: Jesus did nothing willy-nilly, was not egotistical, not concerned for His own self-image, personal desires, or selfish interests. “…, then you will realize that I am He, and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me. And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to Him.” John 8:28-29.

Kingdom Minded: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12:32-34.

What really is most important to you and why? Where does the Kingdom of God fit into your value system & priorities; what is it worth to you? How are you cashing in its worth in terms of time, money, talents, gifts, relationships, pursuits, interests, and goals?

Jesus said, Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Matt. 6:34. What is God’s Kingdom? Are you a Kingdom Citizen? That is, are YOU in the game? Or are you merely observing, watching from the sidelines? How does one become a Kingdom citizen? What’s expected of a Kingdom citizen, a game player, a team member? What is your life’s game plan, pursuit, focus?