Where is the victory?

As a teen I used to enjoy watching a popular tv show at the time, called "Unsolved Mysteries" I remember in one episode a young boy who was unusually smart for his age , and he said something that I still remember. "The death of our nation will be like that of the Roman empire...the worship of sports and entertainment." I could relate to that some then but I certianly understand now. I enjoy watching a good game of football just like the next guy; and yes, I have been guilty in the past of making football an "Idol". Something really sat uneasy with me today when I heard a local minister say that " We will not be having services tonight due to the super bowl." It's a sad thing when the Christian community, who is supposed to be "seperate" from the world embraces it!

   I have always harped on the fact that our priorities in general, have greatly  hampered the growth of our personal relationship with God and the success of the effectiveness of the church in society. As I have said in previous posts ,what we do with our time proves what or who we serve, whether it be TV, sports, material things of the world, popularity, or God. Someone recently said " If God doesn't destroy America, He certianly owes Sodom and Gomorah an apology." Strong words, but a lot of truth in that statement. What does this say for you church?, hundreds of thousands meet every weekend in their massive "sanctuaries" to worship their idol (sports) and every week in our much smaller sanctuaries there are plenty of empty seats and a lot less enthusiasm over the topic at hand. To sum it up church, I think we have "dropped the ball ". Read your bible, pray...no, really...pray, set aside time to get to know God and you will find that you REALLY do have something to cheer about.This world is very temporary, the next life never ends, where will you spend it...your actions will tell!