There's nothing like knowing, experiencing, and being right smack dab in the MIDDLE of a movement of people all passionate and in love with the same purpose, united to accomplish one goal. And isn't it funny how are are "working" so hard to achieve results and yet we have no control over what happens. (and no, i'm not really talking about football anymore, but I could be...) We even may make a total fool of ourselves, painting ourselves a color that shows we're for the best team, wearing and saying what we should... and when you win, what abundant joy and fellowship there is...
And when you lose...
If you are an Auburn fan, hopefully this doesn't determine your loyalty. Because Auburn is bigger and better than just football- than the tangible side that the TV flaunts. It's a place, it's a people, it's a spirit. It's a community that has spread worldwide. Nothing is cooler than seeing a shirt in a city far away... I know some have seen one in other countries. It happens and it instantly perks up your spirit and your excitement. Auburn is something special.
Jesus is special-er.
He's special-est.
He's bigger than the church building, than the musicians who represent Him, than the meetings in His name. He is all powerful. He is moving. We can't Him but we see the effects of Him. Jesus in me stirs up the Jesus and you and vice-versa. It's one thing to sit back and watch and celebrate what He's doing but it's another to be right smack dab in the middle.
I wanna be a part! I wanna be connected to the body of believers that shares the same passion that I have and connected to the body that hears his heartbeat and is driven by His Spirit alone. He is something special and unique that evokes irrepressible joy that we can't describe or contain.
May we all get excited about moving with Him as He stirs our hearts to love and live in Him like never before. And may we welcome the flow of His powerful life through us to do it as we die to our own efforts. I want Him to do it. He wins every time.
I think Jesus could quite possibly be a loyal Auburn fan. He's got Spirit. :) I know he'll be hearing lots of prayers from Jordan Hare a week from today! And in His mercy, let it be so...
Gosh, He is so much bigger than a game... just imagine what it would be like for a stadium full to be gathered in His honor ... well someday soon every knee on heaven and earth will bow and I cannot wait to be part of it... something Huge for Someone who deserves our lives.
War Eagle and
Go in Grace!!
girl- so good to hear that truth! thanks for sharing and just encouraging us on toward that day when EVERY knee will bow and EVERY tounge will confess that Jesus is Lord!!
ps- thought i would tell you that you convinced me to buy Sara Groves new album! i've only had it for a day, and i already love it :)
war eagle!!! awesome awesome game and awesome truths in your blog! thanks for sharing!
War Eagle Baby!! That is what I'm talking about. Wish I had a bunch of people to yell and scream with. I had two but its just not the same. I miss you.
WAR EAGLE....Go Tigers!!!!!!!!!