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Friday, September 3, 2010

Count 'em! part 1

"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1

"...faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." James 2:17


Shot goes up and before the ball even descends through the orange hoop and white strings the person next to me predicts "Count 'em!"

Kicker kicks the pig skin and after only a second in the air a nearby fan celebrates "It's good!"


Too soon to call it? Not for these individuals evidently.

I am a sports fan of sorts. I love to cheer for the players but I know little of the skill or rules of the game be it football, basketball, baseball, etc. What I love most about sports are the win or loose plays when everyone is stressed out and the joy of a hard earned well deserved win...for my team!

You wanna see corporate prayer? Go to a game where the win is uncertain and watch the fans, watch the parents of the players, watch the team even. You wanna hear encouragement and praise? Be on the sideline with some true die hard fans rallied together for their team!

Recently, in prayer, the thought came to me "Count 'em."

I was petitioning God on behalf of someone else, interceding, concerning something crucial and something in me just wanted to know 1) that He heard my prayers and 2) that He was going to act. It was a situation I had to trust God in because it was outside of my ability to act physically other than to open my mouth, bend my knees and pray!

So regarding my prayers I was reassured to "Count 'em."

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:16b

Looking back I can see that my presence in that crisis was not as useful as my prayers regarding that crisis.

It was my job to be the fan on the sideline speaking faith..."It's good!"
It was my position to let the team play and to cheer them on in the natural and in the spirit.

When things are looking bad it is so good to have someone on your side that has both the faith to speak life and the corresponding actions to support that faith. When the game of life is close it is time out for so called fans with their eyes closed tight begging "please, please, please" to an unknown god and who are too scared to look at what is going on with you...you need someone who will stare down that goal, that thing you are aiming for, and with conviction agree with you "It's good."

Enjoy your day!
Hungry Disciple
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