Last night Joel and I went with some friends to the Canucks game. It was a beautiful evening out and the streets were buzzing with excitement. As we took our seats, they were playing a video on the big screen of last games huge goal by Alex Burrows. The goal that sent the Canucks onto this round of the play offs. I have to admit I got a wee bit emotional watching it again, especially how it was mixed with the cheering fans, the reaction of the team, and the utter look of joy on Alex's face. At the end of the clip these words in the shape of the Stanley Cup came up... This Is What We Live For. I thought, wow, is this really what people live for? They live for watching normal guys skate around on an ice rink trying to score goals? I mean, yes, I get very excited about the game and I love watching them, but it certainly does not rank up there with what I live for.
As I looked around at the fans screaming with their white towels I began imagining what it would be like if we were all there celebrating Jesus? Why can't we sell out Rogers Arena 3 times a week and get this excited about God and all He has done for us, and continues to do for us?
I know you know the answer as well as I do. So what can I do about it? What can you do about it? Everyday we make choices. Big choices, little choices... but ultimately we need to choose God. After all, He did choose us.
much love
larajane
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