The story of Kevin Kelley (head football coach at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas) is so compelling. Over the last 11 seasons, Kelley has led his High School team to win 85% of its games, and they just won their fourth State Championship last Saturday. But what is so compelling is the unique strategy that has made him so successful–he never punts. After much statistical 
research into college football, he concluded that “going for it” on fourth down (and always doing onside kicks, too) gave his team a much better chance of winning.
There are some fascinating spiritual applications that can be made from this, but consider just one. When you punt on fourth down, you are admitting you “can’t make it.” When you punt, you are giving control to the opponent and an opportunity to score. Guess what? The devil loves for you to punt. When you punt (spiritually), it is admitting that you “can’t make it” and it gives him control. So, here’s your strategy for contending with the devil–NEVER PUNT! Always “go for it”! With God as your Coach and Jesus as your Quarterback, you’ll win every time!