Two weeks ago I was sitting in the left field bleachers at AT&T Park. I was watching the San Francisco Giants play the LA Dodgers. Now to be honest with you – I’m not much of a baseball fan, but sitting out in the bleachers with a bunch of crazy church planters was kind of fun. During one of the more unwatchable innings (I couldn’t event tell you which one -that’s how into it I was) I noticed the thousands of people that were sitting in the crowd and the few players that were actually in the game. Now I clearly realize there is a reason for this (I think it’s called skill, practice and natural ability) but I couldn’t stop thinking about the parallel between the game I was at and the church.
In many churches I have been to there are players and then there are
people in the bleachers watching. Let me ask you a question – which
one is more FUN – more FULFILLING – more EXCITING – it’s getting the opportunity to be in the GAME. I can’t wait this weekend to invite people to get out of the Bleachers and get into the GAME of serving. When you do, everything changes – your perspective – you make friends – you find purpose – you make a difference and most of all…..you model JESUS. That’s good stuff…… Let’s get out of the Bleachers together…
See you this Sunday at THRIVE! It’s going to be FUN!
Tom
#1 by Christine Faller on July 5, 2009 - 5:59 pm
This morning was AWESOME!! The whole time I felt like you had read my mind and were speaking to me. It’s easy to say “yeah sure, I trust you God,” but then turn around and live your life not really believing it. I have to trust that God will fix me and take care of me and still be there when I screw up. I am not quite as nervous about getting involved, and I am taking a step to be more connected at Thrive. So, I just have to say thanks for today!!!