Passion

June 12, 2011

Go! Canucks! Go!

I am no hockey fan but this much I know - the Stanley Cup is coming home soon!

Emotions run high and people are not shy to express their support when it comes to sports. Ever notice how a passive man gets all worked up when 'his' player gets shoved? Watch the sweet gentleman transform before your eyes when 'his' players fail to perform.

I wonder what our church will be like if we are as intense about God as we are about hockey?

What will it be like?

Perhaps more expressions in worship? Well, hockey fans chant, jump, dance and storm the stadium.

Perhaps more 'amens' and participation during the sermons? Well, hockey fans 'oh', 'ah' and 'what the -' on every move the players make.

Perhaps more reading and investigation of the Bible? Well, hockey fans devour every analysis of the game.

Perhaps more attendance on Sundays? Well, hockey fans call in sick and leave early on Games night.

Perhaps more praying? Well, hockey fans hold their breath and pray nervously when watching the game.

Perhaps we will share our faith openly? Well, hockey fans paint their faces, wear their Canucks jerseys (or their Green Man suits) , scream, curse, honk all in support of their team.

Now, what if we are as passionate about God as we are about hockey?

Now, I'm no smart theologian, but this much i know - our Lord is coming back soon!

Will He receive the same excitement, anticapation, love and ovation as our Canucks?