Monday, January 30, 2006, 04:48 PM - Extra Christy
Living in the Pittsburgh area for 6 years I've learned to eat my salad topped with french fries, expect my sandwiches stuffed with cole slaw, and watch my football in Steeler black and gold. These are all rare in the Akron, Ohio area where I now live.Yet last Fall, I was discussing football with parents of a preschooler that attends the Color our Rainbow Academy here: "There are Steeler fans here", Brian assured me. I was doubtful. Okay, I didn't believe him, Brown fans are legendary, the Browns' Dawg Pound has been recognized by the US Congress! How can there be Steeler fans in this brown land?
The prophet Elijah had some lonely times. He complained to God:
He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too." 1 Kings 19:14
Yet God corrected him; telling him there were seven thousand faithful still left. What an undercount!
And now that the Steelers are going to the Superbowl...I see diamond flags flying from Akron homes, a steeler cap on the head of the owner of the corner restaurant, and even a Steeler team jacket worn inside the church! (We are inclusive folk!)
When you think you are alone, God tells you to look around, the faithful surround you. So get out of your cave and surround yourself with friends and fans that encourage and support you.
Hoping you always feel a part of God's winning team!
(sent as this week's Extra Christy.)
