I have often heard a complaint from the pulpit that it's a shame that people get all excited at a Super Bowl game, but aren't as excited that Jesus rose from the dead. I disagree with this comparison on a couple of points. First of all, the Super Bowl is something live happening before your eyes, and the resurrection happened 2000 years ago. I don't think the Miami Dolphin fans are still whooping it up in the streets over the 1974 Super Bowl win. If I was a witness to the resurrection, I know I would be running as fast as I could with excitement along with John and Peter. I believe Jesus doesn't want a hyped up crowd, He want's committed hearts. I actually think that sports hype is often more genuine than church hype. If your team scores a goal or a touchdown, your outward reaction is genuine, from the heart. I often wonder how much of the outward reaction is genuine at church. Wow, I think this is my longest post yet, you'd better take a nap after reading this one.
