For the past couple of weeks, I have been writing about
the importance of playing with a purpose... about “lacing up our shoes” with
intention of competing hard…
In yesterday’s message, our pastor made a couple points
that flow well with our theme. He brought up how frequently fans use the term “we”
when talking about their favorite teams. The pastor is in Alabama and proved
his point by quoting how Crimson Tide fans tend to talk; he used the national
championship game from last Monday as an example… i.e. “we need to get Jalen
Hurts out of the game” – “we need to get Tua into the game” – “we need to block
better” – “we need to… (fill in the blank)” – “we won!” I think you get the
picture…
He then reminded us that the “we” is stated by people
that never put on pads, lay down a block, run the ball, catch the ball, etc. The
“we” is mostly coming from spectators, not participators…
I have no problem with excited fans; yet in the church we
have a lot of “we” talk that is accompanied by complaining or even celebrating
by folks that follow the mentality that being a spectator makes one a part of
the success of the team.
As believers, we need to be reminded that we are all
called to participate! (Not for salvation… that is due entirely to Christ’s
participation on our behalf!) But once we are saved, we are “His workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus for good works.” (Eph. 2:10)
WE ARE CALLED TO GIVE… TO PRAY… TO SERVE… NOT JUST TO
WATCH AND CHEER!
I don’t know what your resolUtions were this year, but
today’s should be to Make A Difference by being an active participant in God’s
work in the world!
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be
steadfast, immovable, ALWAYS abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that
your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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