When I think about the real world I think about how all of us live within walls. Some of us like the villians and heroes in this video clip need props and tricks to make us strong. Now I am not talking about things that make you fly or things that allow us to fight others. Instead I’m talking about the things we put around our heart to keep us from getting hurt or being out of control. Some people put up walls against God by saying he’s not real but do they really know that for sure. Others put up walls against God by blaming other people. “I don’t go to church because of all the hypocrites.” Is that God’s fault and what about it being something between you and God? How are you trying to go through life with thick walls and protective reactions and barriers against change for the better?
What would you do if you were in a college or high school playoff game and an injured opponent needed you to help them. If you help them you will lose the game. If you don’t help them you can win. It’s not like anyone will care or remember anyway. After all, you don’t have to help because they are on the other team.
That’s why the video below is such a great picture of what it means to put other people and their needs ahead of your own. Serving and loving people is a big part of who Jesus is. Even though Jesus didn’t have to do anything to help us he chose to put us first and lay his love on the line. We didn’t deserve his sacrifice but when we could do nothing for ourselves Jesus made sure we could be helped in ways nothing else can.
Sometimes it’s hard for us to think that God could really help us. It’s even harder to want God’s help when everything is going your way. Most of the time we think about God when we are in desperate need of him. That’s definitely a great time to call out to him. Whether everything is going your way or you can’t stand life, nothing compares to knowing God and letting him be in charge. He deserves a chance to be in your game of life and have a shot at being on your mind. You never know until you try.
So how about this girls… When Jesus decided to come into the world and live on earth he chose Mary, a teenager and a virgin. To let her know what was going on he sent an angel to tell her the news. How would you handle this news? Do you believe that something like this could happen? Happy Birthday huh? Talk about the strangest thing that could ever happen. But at the same time, whoa!
