Excited

We left the Disciples with a hard heart..Mark 6:52 (KJV) For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. But you know what? Jesus kept on teaching these men He had called. One might ask, has Jesus made a mistake? Of course not. But here they are again getting the same teaching. Mark 6:53 (KJV) And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.                     Mark 6:54 (KJV) And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,                                Mark 6:55 (KJV) And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.

When I read this my heart was saddened. The Disciples who should have been the most attentive and excited weren't. It’s just another recurring event for these men. Did they have the attitude that it’s the same old thing, just differ people? I don’t know, but what I do know is the people running to Jesus didn’t have that type of an attitude. It’s a sad day when those who don’t walk with Jesus are more excited about Jesus then those who do. We go to Church but it’s the same oh thing every week? Are we really expecting anything different? That is the sign of a hard heart. If we just had someone else to sing, teach our class, somebody, anybody. Wait a minute, what did they say when you volunteered? Oh you didn’t volunteer? Then we shouldn’t complain if we aren’t willing to step up. Are you running like the people in the town were? They were running to see Jesus or are you just coming out of the ship? Or coming from the house. Those running had hope and expectations, those coming out of the ship it was just another day. What kind of day was it last Sunday? Just like the one before? Why was that? Were you running to see Jesus or just coming again to a building?   No wonder the lake is full of those riding in and being pulled by the boats. If you were to look out on those sitting in a Church service what would you see? Some drawing, some looking at their phones and texting? While others were fighting sleep and then others who had lost the fight and were sound asleep. I bet that person being pulled across the lake on a tube isn’t fighting sleep. Nor is that one driving the boat asleep. Why is that? Could it be they wanted to be there and were involved. Some driving, some riding and some sliding across the water. But back at the Church house they aren’t going to miss anything mainly because they aren’t involved in the first place. What happened to those who shouted while the preacher preached? What happened to those who stood with tears running from their eyes giving God the glory? Where are those who once stood with their hands in the air thanking God for His goodness to them and their family? Have we forgotten the works of God's hands? Have we gotten so busy that we haven’t stopped  to give God the praise He deserves?  Have we forgotten how great His Faithfulness? When was the last time we stopped and thanked God? But those with troubles are running to the people of God who aren’t expecting them and may not even be there at the Church house. Maybe it’s not all your fault, it could be those who think if you can't sing like Alan Jackson then we can’t use you. Wow, wow ,wow don’t forget  

Psalms 100:1 (KJV) Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. It didn’t read “Make a professional sound in tune unto the Lord.” No, it said “NOISE!” Get excited about the place of Worship, look forward to going and be glad you are there.