The Big Game  Sunday, February 3, 2013

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One of my heros is playing in the big game tonight.  I have actually been praying for him and for his performance in tonights game.  I pray he does well.  I pray he doesn't get injured.  In my humble opinion, he is a true hero.

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Oh, it's probably not the "big game" you are thinking of.  I have my sights a bit higher than a bunch of guys running around a painted up cow pasture chasing a little ball.  This guy is playing a much bigger game and he is playing for keeps.  And he has his eye on the prize, the prize of the high calling of Christ Jesus.

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I'm praying for Pastor Abendini, an American citizen who is in jail in Iran for being a Christ follower.  Much more important than a pigskin chaser.  Some of the news outlets say his 8 year prison sentence is actually a death sentence since no one lasts that long in this prison.

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Football lover?  Enjoy the game.  May the best team win.  But remember, it's only a game and it will be over in a few hours.  Jesus follower?  I hope so.  And that's a game that will last throughout eternity.

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My "goal" is to follow Jesus Christ no matter the cost.  I love Him because He first loved me.  How about you?  Follow Jesus this week.  Hey, how about following Him and walking with Him for a lifetime?  An eternal life-time!