If you have ever played golf, you know exactly what this means. People can step up to the tee box and hit is 300 yards, then miss a few short irons and 3 putt to loose the hole. Well, that sums up my morning today! Keith Wrassmann and I were hired to "secret shop" a local golf course. It was cool, we HAD to play 18 holes, we HAD to get a cart, we HAD to buy a sleeve of balls and we HAD to eat lunch at the restaurant. He he he, like it has been said, "it's a tough job, but someone HAS to do it!!" George Downey and Keith's brother-in-law Mike also played with us. It was a really hot, but beautiful day to play. What does this have to do with my title...okay, here you go...
I was hitting the ball "a mile" off the tee. It was a beautiful thing to watch and it really felt good. First hole, second hole, third hole, on and on! I was stroking that ball off the tee like I never had before. THEN it all fell apart on each hole. My middle clubs, my short game, my putting STUNK!!! Everything else in my game was horrible and as a result I ended the day with a score of 113 on 18 holes. What's the point? Glad you asked..
On the way home I got to thinking. The Christian life is really a lot like my experience today. We can "put on the big show" every Sunday. We can "impress the crowds" with our service. We can really "drive for show". Everyone will cheer, our christian life looks good on the outside, but what about everything else?? See, it is the middle, short and putting game that really gives the victory. Are you quietly developing your relationship with Christ in Bible study, prayer, devotional time? Are you serving those in need around you? Are you using your gifts and talents for Christ? Are you sharing the love of God with your friends and neighbors? Are you a light in the dark world of your neighborhood, school or job? Are you loving your mate and kids as Christ loves the church? Those things get a lot less fanfare, but lead to real victory?
Church, let's not concentrate so much about our Sunday morning show and more about being God's disciples in our everyday life. In golf, driving and the other parts of the game are all important, you only true see victory when both are done well. Let's give 100% to Christ and experience victory!!!!!!!!!!!!
B. Out!!