1 John 2:5-6 (ESV)
5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of
God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: 6 whoever says he
abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
For an extraordinary pitcher he performed few
extraordinary feats. Though a veteran of 21 seasons, in only one did he win
more than 20 games. He never pitched a no-hitter and only once did he lead the
league in any category (2.21 ERA, 1980). Yet on June 21, 1986, Don Sutton
rubbed pitching elbows with the true legends of baseball by becoming the 13th
pitcher to win 300 Games. His analysis of his success is worth noting. "A
grinder and a mechanic" is what he calls himself. "I never considered
myself flamboyant or exceptional. But all my life I've found a way to get the
job done." And get it done he did. Through two decades, six presidential
terms, and four trades, he consistently did what pitchers are supposed to do:
win games. With tunnel vision devotion, he spent 21 seasons redefining
greatness. He has been called the "family sedan" of baseball's men on
the mound.
Jesus asks each of us to be dependable and to get the job
done. Today when things are tough keep pushing to get the tasks that are before
you done.
Dear Jesus, help us to be dependable today. Help us to keep
working hard and share Your great gift with those around us. In the Name of Jesus,
Amen.
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