Spending tonight just chillin with the fellas. It's funny how when the fellas all get together that time usually ends up doing one of two things: playing sports (literally), playing sports (virtually), watching sports, or talking about sports.
I know it annoys the heck out of sisters everywhere. Especially the video game part.
But let me intervene, and intercede for the brethren through whom thou may disliketh when playing sportseth (see how better it already sounds when I go with the King James Version-esque speech?):
Sports are biblical. Or at least for us, it's all about Jesus. Here's some reasons that I can come up with (along with help from my friend Jon) as to why we all should appreciate our appreciation for sports:
1. Sports teach us important Biblical principles.
Ever seen Friday Night Lights? Ever heard of Boobie Miles? If you know Boobie Miles, you know that sports are completely biblical.
Friday Night Lights chronicles the story of Permian High in Odessa, Texas, as they look to win the state football championship.
The story of Boobie Miles teaches us almost everything Jesus talked about in the Sermon on the Mount, minus the part about adultery (but I'm fairly certain Boobie, as he walked around Permian High as the star runningback, probably wasn't the most pure of individuals). Boobie was anointed as the savior of the Permian High team, and he was given all these talents. He could run out the backfield, he had speed, looks, flash.. the total package. He had tried to store up all that he could, and then all of a sudden (just like in the Parable of the Rich Fool, Luke 12:13-21) BAM! He blows up his knee, tears his ACL, and his career is completely over. Just like the rich fool, all that he had stored up for himself was taken away. The lesson? Don't be like Boobie Miles. Share those talents.
2. It makes us more like Jesus. Literally.
I don't know if you know this or not, but Jesus was buff. He used to throw 60 kg tables like they were paperweights. And that's not when He's actually trying to bench press. Jesus was a carpenter. But not like Bob Vila.
More like Arnold. No really. Check out Arnold on that page.
Now imagine him with a beard.
Not really a pushover, ya feel me? Now, for all those who have been hating on our fixation with sports, just know that without sports, where would be the motivation for us to get like that? It would be non-existent. I know without that desire to dunk on the brothers at church, and do celebrations like this after a touchdown, why would I work out?
All those push-ups and sit-ups not only strengthen our core so we can make quicker moves on the field, but it also helps us to be better intercessors when we're on our knees crying out for so long. I mean, why do you think the disciples kept falling asleep right before it was time for Jesus to go? It was because their abs were not up to par. Not so with us, nuh unh.
3. Sports help us evangelize.
All that talk about spreading the Gospel? Sports help us get our minds right to tackle the pagan world. I mean, where do you think such sayings as "It's game time" and "Let's get ready to rumble" come from when we talk about speaking to the lost? It's obvious, it comes from sports.
As guys, when we start playing sports, it's totally a Kingdom mode. We just finished playing Fifa 2009, and it was the best description of the Kingdom I can think of. The kingdom of light (my team) versus the kingdom of darkness (everyone else). And of course, the good side prevailed. Taking enemy territory is the same thing as marching down the field, down 5 points, needing a touchdown to win, with the MVP starting at QB. Except the MVP is Jesus.
Looking like Arnold and faster than a gazelle. Unbeatable.
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These are just 3 reasons I came up with right now in the past 5 minutes. But I could write a whole book on this topic. My point is this: Sports are all about Jesus. Every guy should like sports, and every girl should support him in this endeavor. I mean you'll get a buff dude with principles. What's the problem with that?
2 comments:
Good post. Sports is definitely a good thing Kingdom-wise, and I would just add to your 2nd point, that our bodies are temples and we have to treat them like they are. Exercising and getting our bodies in shapes help us to live our lives fully for God and probably longer too.
Also, don't forget, Boobie Miles "redeemed" himself when he ended up helping to cheer his team on. We should def get a brother's night going to watch that movie again... And, there's a mad funny quote from the page the Arnold pic was on (that guy is HILARIOUS):
"Most experts (and most importantly me) recommend 8-12 sets per bodypart split up between 3-4 different exercises. This formula works but I find that an individual must tailor it to their genetic profile. This means that you complete pussies should do no more than 3 sets because your genetically inferior body will inevitably collapse upon itself.......I digress, this article is not for the genetically challenged. You know who you are, the last kid picked in gym class, the weakling with noodle arms and a neck the size of a Viking's wrist. You pansies are destined to look like prepubescent boys forever."
Right on! haha... Sports is all about the kingdom, and it's biblical baby!
So we is on with the new BLOG!!! huh? I like it! And btw, we played FIFA 08... I don't have FIFA 09. Maybe we'll upgrade soon to FIFA 10!
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