It's that time of year, March Madness! Millions will fill out their brackets and spend the next few weeks watching their favorite teams vie for the crown. It's a distraction from the day to day grind and a chance to get away from real life.
For many, church and Christianity in general is like that. We stroll into the worship center, pay our admission(tithe) and sit back for the show. Great music, video screens and a riveting speaker make for a laid back hour or two. We forget the outside world and drift into a spirit of peace. As soon as the doors are opened and we leave the center we fall back into the way of the world.
Christianity is not to be watched. We are not part of a play and watch the actors on stage. This is not our favorite team and we are not remembering when we used to be playing for the championship. We don't come to church to get something from it but we are to come to give something to it. We are to be actively engaged in the Christian life. We are called to serve, minister and love one another using the gifts God has bestowed upon us.
This year be part of the team. You've got the best coach ever and a supporting cast that is amazing. You're never too old or too far gone. So get up, get off the bench and get in the game!
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