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Study 10: 4th - 10th September

Readings from the Gospel of John

“The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Phillip, he said to him, “Follow me.”(John Chapter 1 verse 43 (New International Version).

Tiger Woods is setting the golfing world on fire in recent weeks winning the last five tournaments he has entered. This includes two of the majors, the British Open and the US PGA. The only record Tiger is after is to beat the number of major tournaments won (18) by the great Jack Nicholas. Tiger has now won 12. Most golf commentators are predicting he will do it in the next 3 to six years.
People who aspire to greatness and have the gifts and ability to match their aspirations and are willing to work hard set standards and achievements for others to follow. Every young golfer starting out playing is trying to follow in the footsteps of Tiger Woods.

All people look to follow someone in terms of life, achievements and beliefs. The kinds of people we follow are our parents, teachers, sporting heroes, movie stars, especially those we consider successful at life.

I have often been amazed how disappointed people can get is when people they look up to let them down. Hansie Cronjie, the South African cricketer comes to mind and others like Gary Ablett the AFL superstar and in more recent time Mel Gibson the movie star.

At the Australian PGA championship a couple of years ago, the crowd and organizers were in shock as John Daley after finishing his golf on Friday and missing the cut, threw his putter into the lake and proceeded to walk straight back to his motel. Not the kind of behavior, the PGA is encouraging.

The constant media bombardment of Rugby League players in the news caught drink driving, molesting others reminds all Rugby players of there responsibility as role models.

When Jesus said to Phillip to “follow me” he was expressing authority and confidence in himself as God’s Son and being worthy of one to follow.
While there are for all of us moments in our lives we are ashamed of, this is not true of Jesus. We can follow Jesus, knowing he is the way to life, the truth and is without fault. (See 2 Corinthians Chapter 5: verse 21).

I have chosen to give up following others or following my own ideas and agenda. There is reluctance in Australia to talk about the merits of Jesus. We prefer the merits of Tiger and other superstars. Tiger has been called a freak he is so good. But at the end of the day, Tiger will grow old and die for his sins like all of us.

There is nothing to be ashamed of in following one who gives life

Prayer.
Heavenly father, we thank you we can follow Jesus, knowing we are following one who will not let us down. Thank you how much he loves all people, for his compassion and his willingness to die for us to set us free from our sins.
We confess Jesus as our Lord, King and ruler, and seek to follow him. Amen.

• 5 June: Oatlands Golf Day
• 24 - 26 July: SCA Annual Conference
• 6 - 9 Sept.: PGA Merchandise Show
• 15 Oct.: Wyong Trainee Pro-Am