New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Belichick’s philosophy is, “Do your job.” He teaches his players to block out outside noise and stay consistent and committed to the task at hand. The most significant reason the Patriots have embraced this mindset is that Belichick models it in his own life. Here is what Michael Lombardi said about Belichick’s reaction to the outcome of a game: “In the NFL, most teams exaggerate the wins and forget about the losses. Belichick is the same with both.” Belichick establishes trust by consistently practicing what he preaches.

Acts 26 – Authentic Example

In Acts 26, Paul consistently practiced what he preached, like Belichick. Paul never hesitated to share his experience with others, like King Agrippa. His testimony was the same as he had taught earlier in his life, with him recounting the Damascus Road encounter with Jesus. Though the king was unable to believe Paul’s message, he and Festus agreed on his innocence, which led to his being sent to Rome to appear before Caesar.

It is one thing to have a great beginning, but another thing to keep going, especially when the going is tough. Paul’s continued presence was proof of his conversion and evidence of God’s faithfulness. Paul’s life and ministry can be summed up by the word “witnessing” (see Acts 26:16). He shared with others what he had heard and experienced as a follower of Jesus Christ.

The Kingdom Coach and Athlete practice what they preach. With God’s help, they model consistency in practices and competition. They view sports as an opportunity to witness their faith in Jesus Christ to others.

Bible Memory Verse – “…And He [Lord] said to me [Paul], ‘Go! For I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’” Acts 22:21 (LSB)

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