This afternoon Brian and David played in a whiffle ball tournament for the Children's Ministry. I sort of forced them into it. Because I am old and fat and the sight of me running would send everyone into hysterics - I decided not to play. I was asked to umpire.
Never again. As an umpire folks were yelling at me, questioning calls, not setting a good example for their children. When my duties were done I watched Brian and David play.
Their team had a runner coming into home - David picked up the base for her to tag. There was no play - it was simply a funny gesture. He was told he was being ejected for "Unsportsmanlike conduct". Really?? In a fun tournament?
There were people calling each other cheaters, making rude comments, playing cut throat ball, getting really angry. Where was the love of Jesus?
The devil scored a BIG time victory. It seems stuff that happens within the church is nastier than worldly things. Instead of encouraging one another in love - it was all ME FIRST, I WANT TO WIN.
Over the years we have been part of a couple of different churches. It is the same in all of them.
We want people to come to Jesus - what is the motivation when we, who profess to love Jesus, shoot our wounded?
God is good - I am so thankful He loves us in spite of our actions.
He is about to do mighty and glorious things.
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