Did you know church can be just like football..? Or is it, football just like church? Seriously, here’s a look at some of the commonalities:
Quarterback Sneak – Church members quietly leaving during the invitation.
Draw Play – What many children do with the bulletin during worship.
Half-time – The period between Sunday School and worship when many choose to leave.
Benchwarmer – Those who do not sing, pray, work or apparently do anything but sit.
Backfield-in-Motion – Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during the service.
Staying in the Pocket – What happens to a lot of money that should be given to the Lord's work.
Two-minute Warning – The point at which you realize the sermon is almost over and begin to gather up your children and belongings.
Instant Replay – The preacher loses his notes and falls back on last week's illustrations.
Sudden Death – What happens to the attention span of the congregation if the preacher goes into "overtime."
Trap – You're called on to pray and are asleep.
End Run – Getting out of church quick, without speaking to any guest or fellow member.
Flex Defense – The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the sermon to affect your life.
Halfback Option – The decision of 50 percent of the congregation not to return for the evening service.
The Blitz – The rush to the restaurants following the closing prayer... or home to tune in to the big game.
Okay, if that’s our attitude about the time set aside and devoted to the worship of God the Creator, our Life-giver, our means of Salvation and our Mediator, then we need to go back to the basics and be retrained. Gatherings of the saints is about worshipping and loving God, fellowship with one another and equipping ourselves for ministry. Its about eternity... its about focusing on His return. Football is just entertainment, even though I am sure God likes the game! Isaiah 40:31 says... those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. So it seems logical that God is an Eagles fan...? The Saints?
