PROVO, Utah — BYU men’s golf head coach Bruce Brockbank encouraged students, faculty and staff to turn to Jesus Christ as the source of light and to positively influence others in small and simple ways during Tuesday’s campus devotional at the Marriott Center.
“Be someone who influences others for good,” Brockbank said. “Be someone who lifts, encourages and strengthens those around you. Because whether you realize it or not, someone is watching your example…That’s exactly what the Savior taught: come unto Him and then go and do the same for others. Hold up your light.”
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Brockbank opened by expressing gratitude for BYU and echoed the remarks of BYU President C. Shane Reese, to be a light to others. Brockbank explained that everyone can contribute and reflect the light of Christ.
He continued by sharing the words of Christ from 3 Nephi 18:24 in the Book of Mormon: “Therefore, hold up your light that it may shine unto the world. Behold, I am the light which ye shall hold up—that which ye have seen me do.”
“We all recognize that through those steady, consistent efforts,” Brockbank explained, “our light grows and allows us to bless the lives of others.”
Brockbank reflected on several people throughout his life who exemplified Christ’s invitation to let their light shine, noting that ordinary people can have a powerful influence on the lives of others, even when they are unaware of their impact.
“The people you serve alongside and come to love often become some of life’s greatest blessings,” Brockbank said. “Many are individuals you might never have met under different circumstances, yet a shared calling brings you together in meaningful and lasting ways.”
After describing opportunities he had through missionary service, competing as a student-athlete, coaching and serving in a Church calling, Brockbank reflected on the joy and gratitude he has found through participating in the Savior’s work.
“Looking back, I am so grateful for the friendships that were developed, the experiences shared and the lessons learned from such extraordinary people,” Brockbank said.
He concluded with an invitation to influence others as the Savior would, acknowledging the effort it requires.
“Spiritual strength doesn’t happen all at once,” Brockbank said. "It comes as we choose, day by day, to follow Jesus Christ.”
Brockbank is the first men’s golf coach to deliver a BYU devotional address. His full address is available at speeches.byu.edu.