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BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

February 2, 2015

“PLAYER OR FAN?”

Acts 20:24

“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace.”

There is something of a phenomenon going on in the Pacific Northwest this weekend.  I just returned from the store and was amazed at the vast number of people wearing blue and green. From babies to the elderly and all ages in between, they were wearing these colors. Some also sported a logo of the head of a large bird of prey.

You guessed it -- it's Super Bowl and for the second year in a row the Seattle Sea Hawks are competing. The people wearing these jerseys, caps, and other paraphernalia are showing their support of the team.

I am sure if we were in New England we would see fans wearing colors and logos of the New England Patriots. For those of you in other parts of the world, think of the sport that is popular in your country and think of the fan support of the local team.

In today's Scripture Paul is describing his life in Christ as a race. It is not enough for him to merely be a fan or spectator -- he is an active participant. Being a true “fan” of Jesus Christ is more than wearing team colors or logos, it is getting on the field and giving everything for Him. Are you a player or just a fan?

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

- - - Pastor Cecil