The Eagles, Worship, The Front Row

Recently my wife and I were blessed by a sweet couple with tickets to go see a band from our generation, the Eagles. We were pumped. We drove over three hours to see them, and prepared to show up an hour early to make sure we weren’t late. Many of us would spend X#$ to sit in the front row of our favorite group’s concert. Many people worship every week and bring X#$ or the price of floor seating to a big name concert ...every week... to worship as on offering to God! God does mean that much to some people. We will travel a few hours, even in the rain, to a big event or to see an idol of ours. People will drive to worship on a rainy day, tired day, whatever kind of day to worship without a second thought. When we are devoted: heart, soul and mind, then money, time, and schedules just don’t seem to matter. What kind of devotion are you giving to the God who loves you? HIs love for you is unquestionable. The demonstration of HIs love is on the cross. How are you laying down your life for Him daily?--- The front seats at most churches are free and wide-open almost every week. Would it be so at X’s Concert? Would you stay and worship for three hours without complaining? (and that’s after you got there an hour early) Would you park a couple of football fields away, and walk in the rain?--- I think going to concerts, ball games, etc. are wonderful experiences. They show that we know how to prepare for a trip, reschedule, save money and give a disproportionate amount of money away when something is near and dear to our heart. God needs to see our passion for Him lived out. After all, Jesus said, “Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul and mind.” Jesus described devotion/passion in that one command. He said that that is what we are supposed to do.---How about when your pastor finishes the sermon this next week, call him out for an encore! Begin the chant: “we want more!” Prayer: Lord God, help us indeed to want more of you every day.