Watching the Olympics with my sister, I was trying to explain to her how watching the 100m races inspires me to run. When I watch others do something, I want to participate too. I'd rather be involved than spectate. After watching Step Up, I wanted to dance, after watching DreamGirls, I wanted to sing (I think that's normal- I know everyone was trying to reach for those notes with Jennifer Hudson), and after watching the Fast and Furious, I wanted to race. I'd rather participate than spectate.
This thought challenged me after reflecting on that scripture greater things we will do (John 14:12). After reading about the miracles of Christ, am I inspired like I am with the other things I see? Not that I should be going round turning water into wine, but am I inspired to be as compassionate as Christ? Am I inspired to be as loving as Christ? Am I inspired to be as truthful as Christ? 
And it doesn't just stop there. There are many other inspirational people in the Bible. Am I inspired to be as courageous as Esther? Am I inspired to be as trusting as Abraham? Am I inspired to be as hopeful as Joshua? Am I inspired to change my world as these guys did?
It's so easy to read the Bible and see many events as happening thousands of years ago and leaving them there. But the fact is that these should empower and inspire us to know that greater things will we do with Christ. Inspiration must lead to participation.
Great post! I've never thought about scripture in that way. We all get inspired by seeing people do amazing things, so we should be inspired by the Bible and the people who lived such amazing and dedicated lives for God!
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Thank you! We definitely have great inspirations around us!
DeleteAbsolutely. The Bible talks about hearing His word but not doing it is like looking at our face in the mirror and then walking away and forgetting what we look like! I so agree with you, these events should inspire us beyond feelings but lead us to actually walk out the faith, the hope and the courage. And we are able because they were human just like us and had the same God we have today. Love this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTotally! Our faith is one of action so we can be more than just spectators - so often we forget we have the same God - and God doesn't change! Thanks for your thoughts!
DeleteI love reading about the Old Testament heroes! I do feel inspired!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely great know we can accomplish these great things too - and more!
DeleteThats a cool way to look at it. Inspiring olympics inspiring people in the Bible!
ReplyDelete"Inspiration should lead to participation." Great quote! The Bible should NOT be like my Pintrest Boards- full of great ideas that are seldom acted on in my real life.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Not a like on my Pinterest Board! Doers as well as hearers!! Thank you
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