I bleed blue and therefore I must admit that today I was a little disappointed in hearing the news that 7 players from #BBN announced that they will enter the NBA draft. What’s wrong with chasing your dreams? People do it everyday without attaining a college degree. Well, there’s nothing wrong with chasing your dreams. Living out your passion (your dreams) brings a deep sense of peace and joy. I witness it all the time. I trust that each #BBN player planning to enter the draft is truly chasing their dream instead of someone else’s dream for them.
At the beginning of the season, my desire was that my family would enjoy our basketball team with great sportsmanship. With every game on the Road to the Final Four, my family was hoping we would have the opportunity to attend a final four game and we did. For the past two years, we have had a great time as a family enjoying the final four at AT&T Stadium and Lucas Oil Stadium. We love the game regardless of whether our team finishes as #1.
We were made to admire glory. It’s why I love driving through the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica. It’s why I love standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon. It’s why I love to hear the ocean waves crash onto the shore. It’s why I love to watch baby birds grow. It’s why I love to hike at Red River Gorge. We love to behold something glorious. This is why no one pays to watch church basketball but will spend thousands to behold the glory of Kentucky basketball. But, earthly glory fades. And the heights of glory will eventually run dry. UK basketball is an exhaustible glory that will leave us wanting. Eventually, our idols fail us. But, it’s our fault. Even though I love college football and basketball, sports were never intended to fulfill our longings. We have placed unfair expectations on a basketball game and we must choose more wisely!
In Jesus Christ, we discover a glory that is inexhaustible! We are to behold His Glory! 10,000 years from now, the story of Jesus - His Life, His Death, His Resurrection - will still amaze us!
Although I walked out of Lucas Oil Stadium disappointed Saturday night, I’m thankful for the Glory of God that never disappoints. And, I'm thankful to worship the Word made flesh that remains undefeated.
In the words of Marcus Lee - Don't Worry! :)
