Game Change

Here's one of those life-changing moments, from the ministry of Jesus in Mark chapter 10:
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 48 Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" 49 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, "Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you." 50 And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. 51 So Jesus answered and said to him, "What do you want Me to do for you?" The blind man said to Him, "Rabboni, that I may receive my sight." 52 Then Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your faith has made you well." And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. 

Jesus asked the question of the blind man crying out for mercy, "What do you want Me to do for you?"   He replied that he wanted to see.   This was a game-changer, a defining moment in this man's life - his story intersected with God's story...he stood in the presence of the living God made flesh, and something dramatic, something wonderful happened.


The word, "gamechanger" is applied to one of those dramatic moments that changes the trajectory or the pattern of an event or series of events.  Numerous moments have been termed potentially game changing in the Presidential race.   There was a rather well-known coach who's set up shop not far from here about whom a movie was made, called "Gamechanger".   Google the word and you'll find references to Alzheimer's research, Olympic skiing, and a host of other topics.   


This blind man in Mark 10 was looking for a gamechanger, and knew Jesus had the power to do it.   And, while I believe that we are to abide in Christ, and seek Him daily, there may be occasions when we are trusting Him by faith to do BIG things in our lives - big things that bring Him glory, that demonstrate that He indeed does exceeding abundantly beyond what we ask our think.   Joshua is a great example - he got in the game, God gave him the playbook, and underscored its importance in Joshua chapter 1:
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 


He certainly had some game changing moments:  seeing the Jordan River part, experiencing God's victory at Jericho, and learning how to overcome sin following the defeat at Ai.   So, if you're up against a situation that needs a "game changer"...


1 - Get in the game; surrender to Him in salvation and a commitment to discipleship
2 - Absorb the principles of the playbook
3 - Mention your request to God for what is needed
4 - Expect to receive; do what the Holy Spirit directs you to do
5 - Continue to trust Him for opportunities to show Himself faithful
6 - Hold on to those defining moments in the past to encourage you in the present
7 - Acknowledge the answer
8 - Note what He's done and thank Him for how He's worked in your life9 - Give credit to God as you tell others about what He's done.


10 - Exhibit confidence in Him that He will do exceeding abundantly beyond what we ask or think.
11 - Repeat these steps!!



God is in the business of bringing change, and He does not desire for us to stay static, but to grow and experience those life-changing, game-changing moments - again, not for our glory, but for His.