SIC 'EM BEARS!

Football season is here again.  Our Baylor flag is waving in our driveway.  Season tickets have been purchased.  Tailgate spot is ready for the grill.  T-shirts and jerseys have been purchased to show our true colors.   Its time to Sic 'Em  Bears!

Baylor is now in their brand new stadium that shines like a beacon in the night.  When the Baylor Line of 4,000 freshman (yes, I said 4,000) come running onto the field with President Ken Starr leading them, it's a sight to behold.  What other president of a university puts on a workout suit and runs onto the field to welcome their players with 4,000 freshmen following, each ball game?  President Starr doesn't just talk a good game but he leads the way and participates.

Its truly a sight to behold and a joy for every BU fan in the stadium.  Even in the first game, when many dignitaries were there for the opening of the stadium, (President and Mrs. George W. Bush), President Starr stuck with the freshmen line and lead our team to the fight!

In our lesson in the life of Moses this week, God called Moses into service to lead his people, the Israelites, out of Egypt. Moses would go before them and lead them, with God's help, through many difficulties.  God told Moses He would be with him.

I often struggle with battles that seem too big to overcome.  Battles of sinfulness I keep repeating over and over.  Moses was a man of God and I am a child of God.  Whatever battle I face, God says He is with me the same as He was with Moses.

Moses became a leader of the Israelites, leading them out of bondage to God and His promises for them.  I can, but only with God's help, lead my family and friends in a direction that points to Him.  No matter the sin, no matter how big the struggle, He will be with me and I am comforted to know, God helps those He calls even when we sin.

I'm grateful for the beautiful picture President Starr represents in leading a group of Christian young men and women to battle.  He's out front, as Moses was, cheering on every student and fan, expecting victory in the game of life.  We could all use that faith and expectation.  We can have it when facing the battles of everyday life when we remember, God is with us and God helps those he calls to service even when we sin.

Sic 'Em Bears