Trenton and Trevor are pumped

Trenton and Trevor are totally pumped! Let me tell you why. A couple of weeks ago, Jerry and Vivien, Shannon's grandparents were just returning home from a trip to Florida. They decided that on their way home that they would stop and get something to eat at a new restaurant not too far from their home. As they were eating dinner, they recognized former St. Louis Cardinal first baseman Jack Clark, and his wife, in the restaurant. They told the waiter that they wanted to pay for the Clarks' meal. When the Clarks' realized what had happened they went to Jerry and Vivien to thank them. Jerry expressed to him that they have been long time season ticket holders, and they had always gotten a lot of enjoyment out of watching him play. The Clarks' were very appreciative. He asked Jerry and Vivien if they had any children and Jerry told him that they had two children and four grandsons. Mr. Clark gave Jerry his cell phone number and told him to call him and they would set up a time to take the boys to a game. Not only that, but that he would take them out on the field, introduce them to some players so they could get autographs and pictures, and they could sit in the owners box with him.
When Vivien called to tell us, she could couln't hardly wait to get the story out...she was about to burst! I made sure I had all the information straight before I told Trevor. Trenton was in Anderson, Indian at Jr. High Believe. When I told Trevor his jaw hit the floor, and after picking it up, he ran thru the house screaming, yelling and doing a little "I get to meet the Cardinals" jig like i've never seen before. When we told Trenton you could just about hear him gasping for air over the phone. In fact, he called me early the next morning to make sure that he was not dreaming.
So, on May 6th they get to go down on the field at Busch Stadium, and meet some of the players, get autographs and pictures. One of Trevors teachers is possibly offering a little extra credit points for an autograph or two. And then they can watch the game from the owners box.
Can you picture how excited they are? Put yourself in their shoes for a minute. Two young boys getting an opportunity that they may never get again. Do you have a sense of that excitement yet? Now, then let me ask you...when was the last time that you got that excited about worship? When was the last time that you got that excited over being involved in a ministry, or the opportunity to share your faith, or even share about your church? I mean, Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, Yadi...they are all incredible ball players, but none of them died for your sins. Ok, so baseball may not prime your pump that much...what if it were a movie star that you got to meet. Or a Nascar driver, or a band or the first guy to ever get a mullet! Baseball may not excite you, so what does? Ok, now answer the question. When was the last time that you got that excited about your quiet time. When was the last time that you were counting down the days till you could put your check in the offering plate?
It's a sobering thought isn't it. How excited we get so excited about temporal things of the flesh and yet we encounter the divine with a laissez-faire attitude.
I want the boys to enjoy this incredible opportunity, but I will also use it as a teachable moment to help them reflect on their attitudes toward their relationship with Jesus. It's definitely been a teachable moment for me as well. How about you?