BE A CHEERLEADER…
By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com
TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
WE NEED CHEERLEADERS IN THE FAMILY AND IN THE CHURCH: NATURE TEACHES WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER…
WOLVES TRAVEL IN LARGE PACKS OFTEN AROUND 25. The first five wolves are often the strongest. In deep snow they travel in a line, the wolf in front cuts the path, this saves energy. Then comes the weaker, older or sick. These help set the pace. Then comes the rest of the pack. THE LAST ONE IS THE ALPHA--- HE CONTROLS EVERYTHING FROM THE REAR. This leader controls everything, he sees the whole pack. EACH HELPS THE OTHER. They watch out for each other. A wolf that is all alone is in great danger. They cheer and encourage each other.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
We have spiritual duties. We need to warn others to travel together. The slow pokes and freeloaders must keep moving. Gently we encourage each other and to reach out and help the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, Be attentive to individual needs.
Matthew 9:2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
THE LITTLE BOY TRIED OUT FOR THE SEVENTH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM… Most of the boys at school had played little league football for several years, health problems did not allow him to play. This small boy was handicapped. He wanted to play football so bad. He asked his mom to take him to the summer practice sessions before school started. He daily attended and tried his best to compete for a spot on the team. After two weeks school was to start and the coach was to announce who made the team. As the mother dropped off her son he was so excited in hopes of making the team. The mom hated to pick up her son and knew he would be so disappointed when he did not make the cut. The mom had prayed for her son. He was so excited when she pulled up, he jumped in the car screaming: “Momma, momma, I made it… I WAS CHOSEN TO BE THE WATERBOY. THE COACH TOLD ME HE THOUGHT I COULD BE THE BEST WATER BOY THE TEAM EVER HAD.”
DO I HAVE A DUTY? WHAT IS MY PURPOSE IN LIFE? WHEN I TAKE MY LAST BREATH WHAT SHALL I ANSWER?
Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Do I proclaim GOD THE FATHER, JESUS THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT THE COMFORTER? Do I stand in the midst of the fast, flooded, rushing river of life and cry to those going with the current: YOU ARE GOING THE WRONG WAY? Will anyone stop and listen… will they mock? Make us happy, scratch my itch? Entertain us, WE DEMAND PLEASURE, PREACH US HAPPY?
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
We see an EGO BATTLE! I want to be in front. Get out of my way. I deserve to be in front. We brown nose and kiss up and sweet-talk our way to the top. JESUS SAYS MANY THAT ARE IN FRONT WILL HAVE TO STAND ASIDE… WHEN THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST. Let us willingly push self to the side, and help others get ahead.
BEING A CHEERLEADER IS A WAY OF LIFE… CHEERLEADING IS A BIG COMMITMENT… WHAT IS A CHEERLEADER? ENCOURAGER… THE CROWD? THE TEAM? EACH OTHER…
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Cheerleaders speak encouraging words to one another. They build up hope so we can all pull together. We are a team and no one will be left behind. We must keep on CHEERING. TRAIN YOUR MIND TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS.
A cheerleader is more than entertainment. Cheerleaders build enthusiasm during pep rallies, before the game, during the game, at timeouts, halftime and even after the game… A CHEERLEADER BUILDS SCHOOL SPIRIT…
Ask any coach a good cheerleading squad can help motivate the team. The cheerleaders generate enthusiasm to encourage the team’s success.
A GOOD CHEERLEADER MAKES THE INDIVIDUALS FEEL NEEDED AND IMPORTANT. Cheerleaders connect the FANS to the team. They also try to raise morale when the team is losing… let’s keep the energy high.
CHEERLEADING CAN TEACH: Sportsmanship, Hard work, Teamwork, Discipline, Confidence, Mental strength, Leadership skills and most of all PERSEVERANCE.
WHAT IS BETTER THAN HAVING A WHOLE CANDY BAR TO YOURSELF? TO HAVE A FRIEND TO SHARE YOUR CANDY BAR!
Hebrews 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
A cheerleader has to communicate, encourage and be understanding
THERE HAS BEEN A VERY DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY… THEY COULD NOT TALK PEACABLY TO EACH OTHER. THEIR DAD DIES AND NOW THE BATTLE WILL BEGIN? NO, JOSEPH FORGIVES AND CHEERS HIS MEAN BROTHERS TO VICTORY.
Genesis 50:15 And when Joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. 21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.
ABERRATION: THIS IS A SURE SIGN WE ARE GOING TO SINK AND WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE… THE STORM RAGES…
THE BOAT IS FULL OF FEAR… MORE THAN WATER..
Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
Matthew 14:26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear..
Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Mark 6:50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
PAUL YOU ARE DEAD MEAT… THE ENEMIES GATHER AND ALMOST PULL PAUL APART…THEY VOW; WE WILL NEITHER EAT OR DRINK UNTIL PAUL IS IN HIS CASKET. THE LORD HIMSELF BECOMES A CHEERLEADER FOR PAUL.
Acts 23:11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
AS A CHEERLEADER MINISTERED TO PAUL, NOW IT LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER SHIP IS SINKING AND WE ALL WILL DIE… 276, WITH NO HOPE!
Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. 21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
Acts 27:33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. 34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you. 35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. 36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat.
CONCLUSION:
SORRY CHARLIE? REMEMBER THE STARKIST TUNA MASCOT? CHARLIE IS THE MOST FAMOUS … TOUGH LUCK, BRO… JUST GET OVER IT… REJECTED? WE CAN HELP CHEER ON OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN REJECTED.
CARMELO ANTONY, third player picked in the NBA DRAFT,. He played 17 years and became one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He was cut from his high school varsity basketball team… and went on to be great.
BILL RUSSEL, 11 time NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics. Russell’s middle school coach told him he was not good enough to make the team. Maybe he could play for the Boys and Girls Club team?
SORRY YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH… YOU NEED TO WORK HARDER.
I read the story of a young boy that was not considered good enough to make the varsity team at LANEY HIGH SCHOOL (N.C.) Seems Laney H.S. needed someone taller than 5’10” so a boy named LEROY SMITH that was 6’7” got the varsity position.
MICHAEL JORDAN WAS THE STAR FOR THE CHICAGO BULLS ANY YEARS… HE WAS THE BOY THE COACH CUT FROM THE TEAM. JORDAN SAYS: “IT ALL STARTED WHEN COACH POP HERRING CUT ME… EVERYONE GOES THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENTS, IT IS HOW YOU OVERCOME THOSE DISAPPOINTMENTS. I JUST WASN’T GOOD ENOUGH. IN TERMS OF THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO ME WAS TO GET CUT, CAUSE IT MADE ME GO BACK AND GET CAUGHT UP WITH MY SKILL LEVEL AT MY HEIGHT.
Michael Jordan got cut, he went home and cried and cried, THE CUT AWAKENED SOMETHING IN THAT SKINNY YOUNG BOY… AIR JORDAN…
MICHAEL JORDAN SAID: I have missed more than 9,000 shots. I have lost almost 300 games. 26 times I have been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’VE FAILED OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE. AND THAT IS WHY I SUCCEED… BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE, IF YOU CAN’T BE A GOOD CHEERLEADER.
His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com
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YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT. YOU AND FAMILY WILL BE JUST FINE. JUST STAND STILL AND LET GOD FIGHT YOUR BATTLES.
