Some of the sincerest football fans follow college teams. Other words that could be used are enthusiastic, earnest, devoted, and genuine. Growing up in Nebraska, I have likely experienced the most sincere fans in college football.

Nebraska owns an NCAA record streak of 368 consecutive sellouts at Memorial Stadium in 2019. While they expect more than 90,00 each home game, they’re known for their show on the road as well. More than 60,000 Husker fans made the trip for their 2002 Rose Bowl game. Perhaps the most impressive indication of fan devotion is their attendance at the Spring Game, which reached a school record of 86,818 fans in 2018. Fan Day attracts more than 10,000 fans during fall camp, allowing players to sign autographs and take pictures with them.

John 12 – Sincerity in Worship

John 12 highlights a paradigm change when describing several acts of worship. From Mary’s spontaneous and unrestrained worship, we learn how it should be an outpouring of complete devotion, holding nothing back, expressed by a sincere heart. Too often, believers go through the motions of worship on Sunday morning without genuine devotion.

Another vital lesson in this chapter is the understanding that because God walked on earth in human flesh, no one needed a priest or a place to interact with God. People could now meet face-to-face with the Lord. The Lord came to them in the person of His Son. That means even a coach or athlete can express sincere worship while competing in sports.

The Kingdom Coach and Athlete have a sincere heart that holds nothing back when worshipping God. They believe Jesus calls them to live out their faith fully and act on the beliefs they proclaim.

Bible Memory Verse – “He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it to life eternal.” John 12:25 LSB

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