Le GONE

So, after a couple of years of waiting, and after months of speculation, rumors, etc. LeBron James announced last night that he is leaving Cleveland for the glitz and glamour of Miami Beach, with the hope of winning multiple NBA championships. A few years ago, he led Cleveland to the NBA Finals and the last 2 years to the playoffs, including having the best record in the NBA last year (only to lose to MY Celtics! - sorry Cleveland.) Seems to me he could have stayed and continued to be "the guy" trying his best to bring a championship to Cleveland. Now, people are burning his jersey and talking about their hatred for him - not good - and certainly not right.

But all of those things are not the most important thing to me. Everyone in the last several days have had the opportunity to "speak to LeBron" telling him one thing. Of course, most of it has revolved around trying to get him to stay. Now, most people in Cleveland would like to tell him something but it wouldn't be very nice. If I had the chance to say one thing to him, it would be this:

LeBron, I hope things go well for you in Miami. But, there is one prayer I have for you; and it has nothing to do with championships (in fact, I will probably be rooting against you in every game!). Last night, in your interviews you referred to the guy above (or something like that). My prayer for you, LeBron, is that you get to know that "guy above" in a personal way, in a way that changes your life forever. His name is God and that God came in the flesh and is known as Jesus Christ. He died for your sins LeBron and wants a personal relationship with you. If you place all or your faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, the Bible says that you will have eternal life. But this is more than just trying to stay out of Hell.

Jesus is asking you to be His follower. He is the true King and He would ask you to follow Him as your King. He wants to be #1 in your life, over basketball. He wants all the glory. You will have to "die to yourself" in order to become one of his children. That is my prayer for you LeBron, that you would come to know Him personally and follow Him wholeheartedly. If you want to talk about this further, just let me know!