“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” Psalm 95:1

Have you ever been to a major sporting event?  If you have not, it is a sight to see.  A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity of attending the World Baseball Classic.  This was not just an ordinary baseball game… it was a game like none other.  The event takes place every four years (just like the Olympics).

The best of the best from various countries are represented.  Unlike other major league games, in the World Baseball Classic, the fans are allowed to bring instruments, flags, foghorns; you name it, into the stadium.  Fans are encouraged to show their pride for their country and team by shouting, singing and being the loudest they can be.  Can you just picture a stadium filled with thousands of people with their flags, dressed in their team colors, playing their instruments and cheering to the top of their lungs?

In the Bible, there are many scriptures that talk about singing, shouting and making our praises unto God.  When we attend sporting events or concerts, we have no problems with shouting and showing our emotions.  We want everyone to know who we are cheering for and have no qualms about it.  When it comes to praising the Lord it becomes a totally different “ballgame”… no pun intended.

We have a tendency to hold back our emotions.  We become reserved and don’t give Him the praise He so deserves.  Where does all that motivation and pride go?  Doesn’t our Heavenly Father deserve much more?  We need to be crazy fans for our Lord!  We need to show Him how much we love Him and how proud we are to be His chosen children.  He longs for our shouts and praises.  I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and toss those reservations out the window.

I guarantee that He will pour down His love upon you like never before and you’ll always be a winner!

Reminder:
1) Leaders and Sunday School Appreciation Day this coming Sunday, June 7th during our combined service at 11:00am. We will also be recognizing our 2009 High School Graduates!

2) Following the service, there will be a youth fundraiser lunch. Join us, bring a friend and show your appreciation and support!