Reflections From Sunday Evening (Pre-Super Bowl!)

I was reading a Seth Godin post and was reminded that we are getting ready to watch the Super Bowl which will last around 4 hours and include approximately 11 minutes of actual football action. Manning takes a snap, drops back and throws the ball in less than 3 seconds. If it is caught the receiver will be tackled in another couple of seconds. They put the ball down and head back to the huddle and do it again. In reality the majority of time spent in a football game is planning the next play and regrouping. We could apply this principle to life in a number of ways. There are seasons of life that are spent in preparation for the next phase of life. There are times we must regroup. But think about your life at this moment. Certainly there are many experiences, circumstances and influences that have come together to create this moment. The moment may come and go quickly or it may linger for hours or even days. There will probably be a moment when it becomes time to regroup for the next thing. If we are not careful this sort of life could get hectic! Anyone interested in another perspective? The Scriptures indicate that when we believe in Jesus Christ we enter into something new. The Bible calls it eternal life. This obviously means "eternal life!" But it also refers to quality of life. There will still be times and seasons of preparation and even some regrouping, but life in Christ is constant. Life in Christ is full. (It is not 11 minutes of real life per 4 hour time period!) Life in Christ is redemptive. Life in Christ is forgiven. Life in Christ is forgiving. Life in Christ is rich. Life in Christ is healing. Life in Christ is holy. Life is Christ is joy. Life in Christ is real. Life in Christ is forever. Life in Christ is for now. Life in Christ is love. Life in Christ is hope. Life in Christ is faith. Life in Christ....Receive Christ, receive life now. It's been a great day. I hope you've had a great day too. (Now go ....- Oh who cares who wins!)except my friend Randy Troyer - Broncos! steve