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WHAT to do?

Friday, July 9th, 2010 by Jon McDugle

So what do you think about Lebron James rolling to South beach to team with D-Wade and C-Bosh? WOW… that’s going to be a fun to watch.

If you watched the interview did you sense the decision making agony that Lebron has weathered over the past couple weeks? I think I saw gray hair popping out of his 25 year old head!

He mentioned having trouble sleeping and struggling with the emotions of it all! With the hopes of an entire city riding on his decision… that would be tough for guy like Lebron who seems to genuinely care about people!

So what was his decision making grid?

Was it the weather? A life time of February’s in Cleveland is enough to make any human run for Miami!
Was it friendship? Maybe so… the joy of just playing ball with a buddy seemed to seep from all the talk.
Was it family? He definitely appreciated the green light his mom gave him on decision day!
Was it money? I’m pretty sure he won’t be living on Mac-n-cheese with the salary he’ll bring home.
Was it winning? It did seem to come down to the simple question – “What will lead to a win?”

As followers of Jesus what’s our decision making grid?

It comes down to the simple question – “Is this loving to God and others”?

God gives us this simple grid again and again in the Bible – “Be imitators of God, therefore as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Eph.5.1,2)

In this world of complexity it’s so sweet to hear the simplifying whisper of God… “JUST LOVE BIG!”

On Sunday we’ll be talking about a habit that will help you LOVE BIG. I hope you will join us!

What to do? LOVE BIG!

Jon

Jon McDugle is the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Danville, Indiana (map). He can be reached by email at jon@firstbaptistdanville.com. Learn more about our church, our staff and don't forget to subscribe to Jon's weekly blog posts by rss or email. See all posts written by Jon.