Reflection: An FCA Devotion For CompetitorsSample

Day 4: Send Me

Ready: “Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” – Isaiah 6:8

Set: I’ve always considered Isaiah 6:8 to be my life verse. In it, Isaiah hears the voice of the Lord asking whom He should send as a messenger to the people. And Isaiah speaks up and says, “Here I am. Send me.”

In the same way, I want to constantly be aware of God speaking to me, asking when and where I’ll be His messenger. I have opportunities every day to respond to that call with the people around me—leading my team and making an impact on and off campus. 

Here are five specific ways I’ve incorporated Isaiah 6:8 into my life and football career: 

1. Speak up whenever needed or given the opportunity.

2. Don’t shy away from challenges that come my way.

3. Have a “never give up” attitude.

4. Want the ball. Seize that opportunity to make a play at the end of the game.

5. Be actively responsible for helping guide my team in the right direction.

As God gives us opportunities to be leaders, are you listening to His voice? Are you ready to say, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” Take that step and trust that He’ll guide and direct you. You just have to be willing to accept the call and go. – Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph

Go:

1. How do you feel this message applies directly to your life and athletic career?

2. When have you heard God calling you to be His messenger on your team or in your community? 

3. Who is one person you can share this message with as an encouragement to them or as accountability for yourself?

Workout: Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 118:6; Hebrews 13:6

Overtime: Heavenly Father, I know You are constantly at work in my life. Please help me be attentive to Your voice and aware of the opportunities You give me every day to be your messenger. Strengthen me in boldness and courage to accept Your calling, wherever it may lead. When I hear Your voice, may I always say, “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” Amen.

This text appeared in FCA Magazine. Follow @FCAMag on Twitter for more faith and sports content.