game night in nyc: knicks vs. sixers
on God's timing, discipline and the long game
Last night I went to the Philadelphia Sixers vs. New York Knicks game and it reminded me why I love showing up for live sports.
Beyond the excitement, it’s a direct connection to life. Watching the game reminded me how much of it is about preparation long before recognition.
Athletes dedicate years and work their entire lives for a chance to play professionally. The consistency doesn’t really make headlines immediately, only after the work is put in.
Getting to see VJ Edgecombe play during his rookie season made this even more special. He grew up in Bimini, a seven-mile island in the Bahamas where resources were limited and life moved at a different pace. He built basketball hoops out of crates. For parts of his childhood, his home relied on a generator for power. There weren’t fancy gyms or endless exposure. Just a small community, consistency, and showing up with what he had.
Watching his journey reminded me how much growth happens far away from the spotlight. Discipline is built in quiet moments. Preparation doesn’t always look glamorous. Sometimes it looks like doing the same thing over and over again, without certainty that anyone will notice.
It’s surreal seeing someone’s dream become a reality right in front of you. You’re witnessing the result of all that preparation in real time.
A reminder that where you start doesn’t limit where you’re called to go.
Sometimes the most powerful foundations are built in places the world overlooks and the opportunities meant for you don’t pass you by while you’re doing the quiet work. They meet you there.
Patience isn’t passive. It’s active trust. It’s choosing to stay committed even when progress feels slow. It’s believing that obedience, discipline, and faithfulness compound, even when no one’s watching yet.
Last night was fun, but the real takeaway came later when I realized how comforting it is to know that nothing truly meant for you can be outrun or misplaced.
What God has for you has your name on it. So wherever you are in your own long game: waiting, building, or growing quietly, I hope this is your reminder: you’re not behind. You’re becoming.
This: “The opportunities meant for you don’t pass you by while you’re doing the quiet work. They meet you there.” was EVERYTHING, and something I believe a lot in as well. Whatever is meant for you will truly find you, no matter what. Enjoyed this read, and hope you enjoyed the game (76ers-Knicks sounds so fun to go to!) :)
Also, absolutely rooting for Edgecombe this season. Probably my favorite rookie of the year, and hope he gets all his flowers :’)
“The opportunities meant for you don’t pass you” 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️