Role Models...Michael Jordan?

One of the few books that I always have on my desk is My Story by Michael Jordan. I guess you could say that I grew up a Jordan fan, from the time he entered the NBA in 1984 (I was 4yrs old) I can remember watching countless games, and I wanted to be Like Mike.



Last night I was teaching a Bible class to a room full of Jr. Highers and we were talking about the biblical aspects of choosing good role models. I made it a point to share with the class my childhood role model (along with millions of other boys my age), Michael Jordan. I loved Sunday's as a kid, not because it was the Lord's day (which should have been the reason), but because the NBA on NBC would be on immediately following church. I would get to watch match ups like Jordan vs. Bird, Jordan vs. Magic, Jordan vs. Isaiah, and so on. But none the less, it was Jordan that I was watching. I used to play basketball in my bedroom on a goal nailed to the wall. As I look back, I might have been able to beat Jordan one on one on that goal. I was a master of sinking shots from crazy places in that room. :)



I have always respected Michael Jordan, not only was he the BEST basketball player (in my opinion) of all time but he always conducted himself with class on the court. I also remember many commercials that he made and how each of them always carried a good message, even though he was making millions off each one. One of my favorites is this one, Maybe.



Even though my idea of a role model has changed drastically over the years, and it includes those who are good husbands, good dads, and godly men I still can get chills after watching this commercial. it reminds me our lives are really up to us. Our lives are really about what we decide to do with it ,and no one is really in control of the decisions we make other than ourselves. I am thankful for good role models, but I am even more thankful that I have Jesus Christ to look too as the ideal role model. I am also thankful that HE gave me His spirit to guide my every step. Enough rambling....



Just Thinking-