The Big Day

Tomorrow is the day many have been looking forward to for a long time. Many hours have been spent in preparation. The opposition has been evaluated from every vantage point imaginable. The strengths and weaknesses have been scrutinized so that there will be few if any surprises. The defense is ready to go. The offense knows what to expect and how to make their plays. The plan is in place. The warriors are ready. The Big Day is almost here. Many have speculated about the potential outcome. The countdown has begun.

Tomorrow will be a day of victory for some and defeat for others. Which side will you be on? You see, lives are in the balance. Their eternal destiny is at stake. Every Sunday is Superbowl Sunday because it pits the forces of the Kingdom against the minions of hell. The preparation is the key. Just showing up to "do your things" is not acceptable. Too much is at stake! A prayer-less, careless, lethargic preacher would be like the coach leading his team into the Superbowl without any thought of a game plan for how the game should be played. The eternal risks are too great for that to happen. Individual's destiny will be determined by the results of what occurs on this most important day of the week.

The Steelers and the Cardinals will do battle on the field in Tampa Bay. They do it for the pride of the ring they hope to wear, the trophy they want to receive, and the paycheck to be enjoyed. We prepare for Sunday knowing that so much more is at stake. How can we approach this day without the overwhelming sense of the importance of what we are preparing to accomplish? Get ready! The Big Day is almost here. Let's do battle for the Lord!