Friday, February 1, 2008

Pastor's Perspective - Living Commercials

Dear FCC Family & Friends,

I’ve got some mega-important, earth-shattering inquiries for you. Ready?

Which team are you pulling for this ‘Super’ Sunday? Where are you watching the game? Have you planned your menu? In front of what sized television will you and your nachos be parked? And finally, are you looking forward to the myriad of multimillion dollar commercials ahead?

Although I’m a frustrated jock at heart and anticipate the big game first, I admittedly look forward to the laughs and creativity shown through these spots annually – turning a typical 3-hour game into a global marathon event. Some commercials make me howl. Some make me cringe. Some leave me saying, “Wow”. Others leave me with a blank-faced “Huh?” But somehow, despite my personal ratings, this process is all good – one I eagerly look forward to.

Did you know that your life is a commercial? An anticipated one at that!

Before the creation of this garden planet, the one true sovereign God in His perfect forethought creatively planned and orchestrated that you would be His living-breathing commercial in 2008 A.D. With unparalleled genius, our Father anticipated that our brief public lives would appear and make indelible and attractive connections between the people in our community and His epic redemptive love story. Like the commercials we’ll all see this weekend, all of our life commercials are designed with great purpose for great purpose; to make an impact, and in some small way, drawing attention to something grander and higher than ourselves– for something every human soul thirsts and craves – love, belonging and meaning – found only through Jesus Christ.

In the game of life where many are watching and seeking, let your unique life commercial run!

In the Fight,

Steve