Can you convince a die-hard fan to trade their team?
What is the name of your favorite sports team?
What would you trade your number one team for?
Would you trade your team for an opposing team?
Imagine they come to your state for a playoff, and you decide to leave your team and go over to the opposing team.

Some people give their lives for their team. The weather conditions don’t matter; they are present to support their team!
Have you ever seen a stadium with fans covered in snow with the temperature in the single digits?
That’s how committed some fans are; they put their life at risk for their team!

Can anyone convince them to change their team?
Certainly NOT!

This is a serious situation.
Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit. (Jeremiah 2:11)

Why do people turn their back on Jesus?

When it comes to Jesus, some easily give up.
Their son died, and so they gave up on Jesus.
The husband cheats, so they give up on Jesus.
They quickly say ‘no’ to Jesus and ‘yes’ to other things.

What are you willing to go through because of your faith – your trust in the Lord? Are you able to say this:

So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
(Acts 5:41).

You may be going through a challenging moment, and you are allowing this to separate you from the Lord.

Don’t allow these problems to separate you from the God of the Bible. He is more than a team or a job.

These problems are temporary; they will pass. Don’t give up; hold on, you will prevail!

May the God of the Bible bless you!

Bishop Bira Joshua