CHEERLEADER FOR JESUS

Passionate and influential are two words that described this year’s teacher of the year.  I was over joyed as the cheerleaders name was called over the microphone.  I watched her for years as her infectious spirit would bring students into the learning.  She wasn’t afraid of anything.  Anything I suggested she would do at the drop of a hat.  It didn’t matter if a fellow teacher thought the assignment was crazy.  She would stand on her head to help the students.  She truly cared. 

As she was presented the award she told the young teachers present in the room to use the gifts God has given you.  She told them when she was hired she was hired as the cheerleader coach and when the principal told her she was going to teach she said, “I am not a teacher, I can’t do that!”  Fear had taken over her body, but what did she do?  She jumped right in to the position that God had placed in front of her and did it for His glory. 

God had led her to become a cheerleader coach, but gave her much more.  She became a cheerleader for the students.  He knew what she could do and He put her in the position to do it.  When put in this situation most people would run, but no she embraced the job and did it.  She is not only cheerleader coach, but she is the cheerleader teacher and the cheerleader for Jesus.  She gives Him full credit for leading her to the job and the students that she is passionate about. 

Don’t run from the job He leads you to.  You may think there is no way you can fulfill your purpose in the position, but He knows you can.  He will uncover the strength and talents that you didn’t even know you had.  In due time you will realize that by following Him you will be led to the most rewarding days of your life. 

Be a cheerleader for Jesus, dedicating your life to Him and He will show you the way to use what gifts He has given you. He will uncover what you don’t even realize you possess. 

 Follow His lead and your passion will continue to grow. 

Congrats Meghan! Proud of you!

1 PETER 4:10