Dont Be Part of a 20 Man Pileup I remember when I was in 6th grade just about every boy seemed to go out for the basketball team.there were no tryouts and there was no limit to how large the team could be. The downside to this was that everyone who wasnt a starter was starving for court time let alone did anything they could to get their hands on a ball. I remember one game where the 2nd and 3rd stringers were so desperate to get their hands on a ball during warmups that we all just stampeded to the ball rack. Problem was that we were in such a hurry that we neglected to see that floor around the ball rack was freshly mopped. Envision a 20 person pileup of 6th graders in basketball uniforms, yes, pretty funny. Unfortunately that is how many are with their faith in God. Some get so excited when they find God and accept Jesus as their savior that they run with mad enthusiasm to learn their faith. They pray and feel let down when they feel that their prayers havent been answered. They become discouraged when their old friends suddenly disappear. Some even find frustration when they attempt to join a new church and are not warmly received. As Christians we always need to keep our eyes open for each other and welcome all. Everyone is welcome in our Lords house. We need to remember that Jesus accepted all. As Christians we need to be patient with God. Like young children we do not al as understand what we ask of God. He may make us wait for which we ask for or he may not grant our desires for he knows what is truly good for us. If you read you Old Testament you will find it very where God works quickly. God wants us to ease into our faith so that it develops strong roots and lasts. Jesus wants you to pause and think about his word. He wants you to contemplate and truly understand his teachings. Remember life with God is a marathon not a sprint, for he doesnt want you to burn out before you reach heaven. So slow down and see the ball, but more importantly make sure that you dont slip and fall, worse yet fall from grace. Mark 3:7-12 7Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed; also from Judea 8and Jerusalem and Idumea and from beyond the Jordan and from about Tyre and Sidon a great multitude, hearing all that he did, came to him. 9And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they should crush him; 10for he had healed many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him. 11And whenever the unclean spirits beheld him, they fell down before him and cried out, You are the Son of God. 12And he strictly ordered them not to make him known.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:06:04 +0000
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