Stepping Out of Comfort: The Journey from Bible Knowledge to Kingdom Impact
Gospel Imperative
Being hearers of the Word is comfortable, but being doers of the Word is transformative. As James 1:22-23 reminds us, "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror."
Moving Beyond the Pages
When I first stepped away from coaching after God told me to "hang up the whistle," I found myself in a season of intense biblical study. I signed up for numerous Bible studies—online, Zoom, whatever I could find. I was learning and absorbing God's Word, spending peaceful mornings on the patio with my Bible, perhaps catching a little ESPN on the side.
But something was missing.
During a 21-day fast, I kept praying about my next purpose, my next step. While meditating on the book of James, God revealed something profound to me: studying is one thing, but being a doer of the Word is another. The message was clear—"That's great, but what are you doing?"
The truth hit hard. I thought I was doing enough by simply filling my mind with Scripture, but God was calling me out of my comfortable routine and into active ministry. He was challenging me to move beyond being a "hearer" to becoming a "doer."
This revelation led me to FCA, where I've discovered the power of what I call "ministry of presence." It's about showing up consistently with no agenda other than making yourself available to how God might use you. Through this approach, I've witnessed coaches rediscover their faith, seen peace replace anxiety during prayer, and watched as simple encouragement transformed lives on campuses.
Take the football coach at one of the schools I serve who had gone through a difficult divorce, stopped attending church, and drifted from his faith. Through consistent presence and gentle encouragement, I challenged him to start reading his Bible again—just five minutes a day. What began as a small commitment transformed his life. Today, even after moving to another school, he reaches out for prayer, leads huddles, and shares Scripture-filled posts. His message now echoes what he's learned: "Winning is our goal but not our purpose; our purpose is to impact lives in a positive manner."
This is what happens when we move beyond simply studying God's Word to living it out. This is the impact FCA can have when we engage, equip, and empower coaches who can then reach countless young athletes.
Heart Check
In what areas of your spiritual life have you been a hearer but not a doer?
How might God be calling you out of your comfort zone to make a kingdom impact?
Who in your sphere of influence needs your consistent presence and encouragement?
Answer the Call
God is moving powerfully through FCA to transform lives on campuses across our communities. But as Isaiah responded to God's call with "Here I am, send me," we too must respond. The time for action is now.
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