Oh No! I Think I'm In Trouble

Well, the good news is that the Cowboys beat the Seahawks last Sunday in Seattle. The bad news is that, according to the Bible, I should be stoned. Let me explain. Sunday morning, before my sermon, I was sharing about my Life Group that would meet later that day to watch the Cowboys game. I have a great Life Group because all we do is watch football, eat, and talk about anything and everything. So while talking about our group I proceeded to tell everyone that even though the Cowboys were going to lose we could still have a fun time together. I then went so far as to say that if the Cowboys won that the rapture of the church would happen five minutes later.

And then it happened—the Cowboys played their best game of the year and won an exciting game. I turned to those with me and said that the rapture better happen quick or I’m going to be a false prophet. Before I could get to my house that evening, the texts started coming in, asking what happened to the rapture. Lesson learned: don’t trust the Cowboys, they’ll let you down every time you put your trust in them! Lol!

I know that God doesn’t care that I made a silly prediction about a football game, and I’m really happy that the Cowboys were able to win for all their fans, but it did get me thinking about my words. I want to be a man that people can depend upon in every aspect of my life. If I say I’m going to do something, then I want to be known for doing it. Earlier today I had a business call, and because I was caught up in another meeting I knew that I was going to be late to the call. I didn’t want the other party to think that I didn’t value their time, so I sent them a text letting them know that I would be about 10 minutes late to the call. They didn’t mind and appreciated that I cared enough to let them know. That short text took about 20 seconds to type, but its greatest value was showing that individual that I can be counted on.

In my journey with Christ I want to be a man of my word. When I commit something to Him, I want to be faithful in fulfilling that commitment. Many times I may fail, but that doesn’t stop me from making new commitments. The life I have with Christ will not be complete until the day Christ returns for His church or I pass from this life to my eternal life. Until then, I will pursue Him with all that I am!