A Reflection on God’s Love this Valentine’s Day
by Nick Coy
God’s love has been extremely influential in my life. He has provided me with several opportunities to serve through In Jesus Name We Play, Bible Study activities and my Sunday School class – where I am the lucky teacher of an awesome group of first graders!
In addition to church based activities, I have also been able to spread God’s love and Word in school and sports. At school, I have been asked by several students about Jesus. I can only hope and pray that they choose to ask me due to God’s love being shown through my actions and the way I live my life.
Sports, especially baseball, has also helped me spread God’s Word. Often, my travel baseball teammates comment on my pre game prayers and the Bible Verses I use. These comments usually lead to amazing conversations about Jesus and the love he has to offer us. I pray that God is using me to make an impact on my classmates and teammates – I want them to know that there is a way and love in this life greater than any human pleasure on the Earth!
During my first visit to Nicaragua, I absolutely plan to use my sports background to interact with the kids, and I cannot wait to shower them with love to show them the love of Jesus working through me!
I know my calling is to spread His word and His love in EVERYTHING I do, and my time in Nicaragua will definitely be a tool in God’s mighty tool belt to reach out to a place I’ve only dreamed about. I have no doubt that God’s love has zero boundaries and should be shared with everyone everywhere – I cannot wait to share it and show it to my friends in Nicaragua!
This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. ~ John 15:12