It's Over.

It’s over.  For all the hype and money and time and energy and planning and, and, the Winter Olympics is over. But is it? It could be they are never over. There is always something going on. What was witnessed these last few weeks began a long time about. And not just in Vancouver. It began years ago. We can even say these games are only a moment in time between back then and what’s ahead. The planning for South Korea began a long time ago as well and by the time we reach them in 2018 the next ones will be well underway in their process of hype, money, time, energy, planning, and, and.

Let me also say, this is not a beginning or an end for those athletes who trained, came, won or lost. With many of those hardworking, dedicated athletes, there was something in their past that moved them to decide what they wanted in their own life. It could have started while sitting cross legged on the cold living room floor one winter night with mom and dad watching those who came before. And so, those who competed this time may be back in 2018. I believe more important are all those young impressionable children sitting in front of televisions today that are moved to become one of their number. Not today, but tomorrow and tomorrows tomorrow.

It reminds me of amazing words spoken by none other than Jesus himself. He was talking to his disciples of those who will come after them, who have not seen Him but will believe. A long time ago, someone came to know Christ and decided to give their life to Him and to feel all the emotion, experience all His love, and make a single decision that won them a crown for eternity. Each and every one of them were our spiritual past athletes we looked up to and desired to emulate. Individuals like Fanny Crosby, D L Moody, John Wesley, Dr. Billy Graham. Those may be big names but you have your own spiritual hero who took the time to introduce you to their Saviour.  Remember? They impacted you and your life, and still do.

And so, it’s not over. It’s your turn to pass on the spiritual torch.

Something to think about.

Rob