I try
Just need to fly
For just one day if I could
Be that way
I dream I move
I dream I groove
Like Mike
If I could Be Like Mike
I wanna be, I wanna be
Like Mike
Oh, if I could Be 
Like Mike.
The Great Michael “Air” Jordan. Who didn’t want to be like Mike? The greatest sports figure of all times. In 1991, Gatorade realized the impact M.J. had on the entire sports world and created one of the catchiest commercial jingles of the 90’s. They noticed how people of all ages from every country wanted to be like Mike in one way or another. If you loved sports, Jordan was your inspiration to excel.
Whether Christians notice it or not, those that are younger then us look up to us as well. I remember being in 3rd grade and thinking the 6th graders were grown adults. I couldn’t wait to be as cool as some of those grown men in Mrs. Woods’s class. And there was no way I was going to talk to Samantha during recess. She was too much of a “woman”. SHE WAS IN 6TH GRADE!!!
1 Timothy 4:12 says “Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” The youth of today must realize the awesome opportunities they have to be an example of Jesus to those younger then them. “In speech, in life, in love, and in purity.” When we speak, let us speak as Jesus, comforting those that are hurting. As we live, let us live a life like Jesus, walking humbly and respectfully. When we love, let us love like Jesus. Being excepting of ALL people and letting them see and feel the love God has for them through us. As we speak, live, and love, let us be as pure as Jesus, letting all see the definition of Christ in you.
The greatest way of witnessing is by living as an example. When you live as examples of Jesus, those that look up to you will see something different, and in their minds, they’ll be singing that Gatorade song about you.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
BE LIKE MIKE
Posted by Jo-Jo Spencer at 12:45 PM
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Pastor Jo Jo,
Enjoyin reading some of your thoughts, and looking forward to connecting about the BGEA Rock the River program here in the Twin Cities. Left you a voicemail at your office a few minutes ago.
Keep it up!
Matt Brown
Mr. Brown, Thx so much for checking out the Blog. One of these days I'll be able to figure out how to make it as nice as yours. Wow. You got great stuff on yours, dude. Try to connect with me again when you get a chance. Would love to talk to you. God bless brother. oh yeah...try not to get sick in Calcutta.
Hello!
You are absolutely correct!!! Jordan had and still has a lot of influence on people. I believe that everyone has some level of influence on others and the sooner they realize that the better. God did not put us here to be a bad influence on those that look up to us but instead I believe He wants us to reflect His love to those around us. In order to be that reflection we need to know God! Reading scripture and using prayer and quiet reflection on a regular basis give me the strength to stand up for God's values and the heart to pour those values out on those around me. Everyone messes up from time to time but if you stay strong in faith then you will see miracles happen wherever you go. Those that look up to you will be influenced by the Love that radiates off of you and will want what you have. That is the power we have been given through God's sacrifice.
I wanna be, I wanna be
Like Jesus!
Great Post....Thanks
P.S. If you get a chance you should check out my blog Faith For God at http://www.faith4god.com
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