All-Star Action
Theme of the Week: A Heart for the Hurting
Tom Felten
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
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All-Star Action
Theme of the Week: A Heart for the Hurting
Tuesday, October 15
Key Bible Verse: Show mercy and kindness to one another (Zechariah 7:9). Bonus Reading:Luke 22:24-27
Thought to Apply: Kindness makes a fellow feel good whether it's being done to him or by him. —Frank A. Clark (writer)
A few years ago, shortstop Omar Vizquel of the Cleveland Indians was headed for his first All-Star Game. On a jet bound for Denver, where the big game would be played, he noticed a girl standing in coach at the back of the plane, trying to maintain her balance in the aisle.
The girl, Rachel Dando, had injured her knee in a softball tournament and was wearing a massive brace. By standing—avoiding a squeeze play between narrow airplane seats—she had some relief from her discomfort.
Omar made a beeline to Rachel, offering her his seat in first class. Rachel was delighted. She stretched out her big old brace and flew the friendly (and now much more comfortable) skies to Colorado. Omar sat in coach and mixed with the fans.
Omar's assist is a reflection of what God revealed through the prophet Zechariah [in today's Key Bible Verse]. Unlike Omar, the people didn't listen. They turned a deaf ear to the Lord and a cold shoulder to those who needed help. God was furious and no longer listened to them. God is serious about compassion. He wants you and me to extend a hand to those who are hurting, down, or on the outside.
—Tom Felten in Power Up!
My Response: A time when I gave up something for someone else was …
Adapted from Sports Spectrum Power Up! (9-10/01) by permission.
Copyright © 2002 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.
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September/October 2002,Vol. 5,No. 5
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