We went out last Saturday night to see Tim Hawkins, a Christian comedian with 3 other couples. It was a great time. I can’t remember laughing so much in a long time. It was a special evening with some very special people. It was great to just enjoy the entertainment and be a spectator.

In my quiet time the next morning, I thought about how God has changed me over the years. There was a time when being a Christian spectator was the extent of what I did. I went to church on Sunday pretty faithfully and watched. But that was it. I didn’t tithe, I didn’t participate, I watched. Oh, I got convicted by sermons and was moved by music, but I wasn’t really involved. I wonder how many blessing I missed out on over the years, how many blessings I could have been for others out of my love for Jesus.

Great things happen in God’s Kingdom when people get involved. When they love Jesus so much that they can’t just be a spectator any more. But, there are more spectators today than ever before. It probably has a lot to do with how much entertainment is available to us compared to previous times in history.

If Jesus is the most important person in your life, you will want to participate in his Kingdom work. Otherwise, you will be content to be a spectator, like I used to be. Maybe we should pray about that.

Always praying for the glory of God,