Playing it safe is risky.

This post is from Jeff Benson (Facility Manager)

What separates us Christians from non-believers? If you are only looking at the exterior of many people, probably not a lot.

Look at how so many of us live our nice and cozy safe lives, just like our non-believing neighbors. Now I do understand that we live in a country of peace and safety and I truly thank God for that privilege. With that understood, how do others identify us as Christians?

In Chapter 6, Mark Batterson states “There are basically two approaches to life: playing to win and playing not to lose….too many of us are tentatively playing the game of life as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death”.

Everyday (most times) I thank God for all I have, including family, health and daily bread. But even most of the unbelievers have these things as well. We are suppose to be the light of the world, right, yet we live our lives at a dull 40watts, just like our non-saved neighbors.

Chapter six directly addresses that the Holy Spirit desires to crank up the wattage in our lives. Let’s be 1000watt bulbs that shine throughout our community.

If you’re like me, I read a book like this, get all pumped up having visions of selling my possessions, quitting my job, packing up the family and sailing around the globe spreading God’s word. Then after a few days my ‘reality’ sets back in and I actually feel worse because I’m still living exactly as I did before. In appearance, it’s living life all or nothing, or is it? How about instead, let’s turn up the wattage in our lives bit by bit. You want to try something really radical and crazy. I mean this is adrenaline packed, sweaty palms type of living. Try spending ten minutes today introducing yourself to a neighbor and tell them what Jesus has done for you. Wow, crazy high octane living! These are the small type of Butterfly Effect moments that help prepare us for the next more challenging opportunity. It allows living a content happy life today and yet shows God we are willing vessels for tomorrow’s new adventure.

May God bless you richly,
Jeffrey Benson