Put me in Coach!

Every year in major and minor league ball parks, and for that matter in little league parks, players will suit up in hopes of playing in the game and getting a winning hit or striking out the last batter. Simply the idea of wearing the uniform and being ready if called upon is enough to stir up excitement and joy in any ball player – regardless of age. Oh, that it were that way with us in our relationship to God - on the team, ready to play, and filled with joy!

What has God asked you to do? Will you be faithful listen to God’s call in your life to perform the odd job? Some of us have been spectators, some have been sitting in the dugout, some have been playing the game out of position, but the call is now coming.

Scripture is filled with minor league players coming off the bench to perform heroic acts: a small boy who gave his lunch, Mary anointing Jesus, a Samaritan woman telling the good news, or even 4 men carrying a paralytic man to Jesus. All of these people performed simple jobs in the service of God. They were not professionals. There ambition was not stardom. They simply loved God enough that they were willing to labor for Him.

The history of the church - The history of the Christian faith is replete with stories of individuals that were willing to do some of the simplest tasks in the name of Christ. So, you, who have put on the uniform of God by the confession of your faith, as you sit here today, are you ready?

It’s game time. The manager had just called your name.

He wants you in the game.

Your heart beat begins to accelerate. It’s game time.

How will you respond?