Day 29

NCU Baseball had another good but rough day and it was a long one as well. We split a pair of games against Lawrence University from Appleton, Wisconsin because we were unable to hold on to a 9 run lead in the second game of the double dip. If there is one thing I learned today, it is that you are never safe no matter how comfortable you may feel or even how comfortable of a situation you may be in. Everything could be going your way one moment and then slowly you begin to slide down that mountain you are on. You might not make any mistakes along the way but if you start to get defensive and you play not to lose then you will find yourself in a world of trouble. We take our foot off the pedal for one second and the enemy closes in and there is nothing we can really do about it at that point, once you start to let him back in then there is a good chance it will all end up falling apart before it is all said and done. Always be prepared for something to come after you because nobody likes to lose and they will find a way to battle all the way to the end. Likewise, when we get knocked down we cannot just give up, we need to battle until the end and just trust that everything will be all right. It was tough today watching the other team just come in and take over in the last few innings and not being able to do anything about it. I know how God feels now when the enemy is devouring me and he just has to sit back and watch because He did all that He could when he had the chance and yet I find some way to mess it all up. We must never back down from where we are and we must continue to squash the enemy until we have achieved victory.

I had my eyes opened tonight and I think I have heard this from my mom before but it only just registered with me until tonight. My name is Joseph Aaron and I know that God gave me those two names for a purpose. I think God is calling me to be a leader based on those two names, I believe that if someone prays and names their kids according to the Spirit's guidance, then God will provide that couple with a name that is fitting. Joseph became a great leader over Egypt and God blessed him after all the trials that he faced. I have been through many trials but I still feel like God is faithful and his will bring his work to completion. Next, Aaron was charged with the task of watching over the Israelites when Moses was not available and I feel like that would be me when it comes to baseball and just in general. I have faced many trials just in the last few years and I have struggled in my own battle to be more Christ-like but I am finally learning and hopefully applying things a little bit better and I feel like it is all so that I am able to be an effective reader down the road. My will to break free gets stronger every day but I do know that the attacks from the enemy will increase as I break the bondage that I have been under. I know that God is leading me right now and I hope that it continues to equate to wise choices and growing in my knowledge of Him every single day. I do not think I have ever been more sure of my decision to follow Christ but I do know that I need to watch out because the enemy is lurking just like Lawrence was in the game today. It comes down to who is willing to work for the victory in the end and I am not giving up.

I know I need to get better with these posts, my eyes get tired when I try to post late at night and I lay down and then I am out and unable to finish my post. Yesterday was a long day with travel and getting back late but my goal is to post tonight before 10 so that I am more focused and giving God the time that He deserves. I can grow more when my whole mind is focused and when I give Him more time to speak to me. Thank you all for being faithful in reading and I hope you all had a great day. Please continue to pray for me and I will continue to do so for you.

God Bless,

Joseph Robinson