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. Maybe the most impressive indication of fan devotion is their Spring Game attendance, which includes a school-record 86,818 fans in 2018. Fan Day attracts more than 10,000 during the fall camp to have players sign autographs and take pictures with fans.

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 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 worship with sincerity 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.

Journaling helps you understand and respond to the Bible. As you journal, use the acronym HEAR to Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond to what you have read in the reading plan.

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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