JUST A CLOSER WALK (2 OF 4)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 46:10
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Just a Closer Walk (2 of 4)
Series: Simplify
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 46:10
Most of you know I played baseball into college and that I have a son who is a baseball player today - who Meg and I enjoy chasing around the SE to see him hit, pitch, and field. Needless to say, I love baseball. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved/played the game.
DYK - baseball is both the simplest and most difficult sport to play - you could say that it has a simple complexity about it. For example, hitting a baseball is easily considered the hardest activity to perform in sports - yet whether throwing/hitting - the mechanics of baseball are as simple as FIRM, FOOT, FIRE.
Recently, while surfing the web, I came across an old video where Nolan Ryan, along w/ his pitching coach, were giving instruction to a young Randy Johnson. In the clip, Tom House was explaining to RJ that pitching was as simple as firm, foot, fire. Set you right side FIRM, plant your left FOOT in the ground, and FIRE to the plate... FIRM, FOOT, FIRE!
You know, in many ways, the Christian life could also be described as simple complexity. It too is simple yet very challenging to do - maybe even as simple as firm, foot, fire. In fact, as I was pondering the idea, I was reminded of a familiar passage in Matthew 11:25-30, where Jesus explained the (3) actions necessary to find peace/rest w/ God.
Jesus said, ''I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, b/c you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. ''All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and m ...
Series: Simplify
Joey Rodgers
Matthew 11:25-30, Psalm 46:10
Most of you know I played baseball into college and that I have a son who is a baseball player today - who Meg and I enjoy chasing around the SE to see him hit, pitch, and field. Needless to say, I love baseball. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved/played the game.
DYK - baseball is both the simplest and most difficult sport to play - you could say that it has a simple complexity about it. For example, hitting a baseball is easily considered the hardest activity to perform in sports - yet whether throwing/hitting - the mechanics of baseball are as simple as FIRM, FOOT, FIRE.
Recently, while surfing the web, I came across an old video where Nolan Ryan, along w/ his pitching coach, were giving instruction to a young Randy Johnson. In the clip, Tom House was explaining to RJ that pitching was as simple as firm, foot, fire. Set you right side FIRM, plant your left FOOT in the ground, and FIRE to the plate... FIRM, FOOT, FIRE!
You know, in many ways, the Christian life could also be described as simple complexity. It too is simple yet very challenging to do - maybe even as simple as firm, foot, fire. In fact, as I was pondering the idea, I was reminded of a familiar passage in Matthew 11:25-30, where Jesus explained the (3) actions necessary to find peace/rest w/ God.
Jesus said, ''I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, b/c you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. ''All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and m ...
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