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An unsuspecting high school freshman walks into practice in the basement of Hugh’s house, where my son’s team meets outside of school hours.
“So, where were you Monday, Riley?” asks Coach Yaller.
“I was with my family; it was a special occasion.”
“Oh, what was that?”
“My birthday.”
(A fearful groan sweeps the room, as the other wrestlers begin to slink away and hide their faces.)
“Oh, it was your birthday, huh? Well, happy birthday, Riley. Let me tell you something: The day of Hughey’s birthday, we wrestled. The day Hughey got married, we wrestled. The day Hughey’s father died, we wrestled. What in the &#^%$^& do we care about your birthday!”
Okay, coach Yaller is not Jesus. But the incident did remind me of something:
“…someone said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.’ Yet another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.’ Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God’” (Luke 9:58-62)
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Um, Andree, can you connect the foul mouthed coach to Jesus for me. Not sure I’m getting your point here.
I think what Andrée is saying is that like coaches or the sports that so many people willingly submit themselves and commit to, Christ requires a great deal of commitment and personal sacrifice. Even moreso, in fact. What we might think is a “good reason” for “taking a day off” or procrastinating might not be a valid excuse at all. “Let the dead bury the dead.” Obviously, Christ’s methodology is different than that of a profane wrestling coach.
At least, I think that’s what she’s saying.
I don’t understand, or agree with, much of what Andree says either so, I won’t be following along until I do.
Llama - When you say that you don’t agree with much of what Andree says, do you mean in this particular post or with her writings in general?
In general. I don’t get her shtick or I lack an appreciation for it. Llamas aren’t that intellectually deep I guess. I’m sure it is not her fault.
There are some llamas on a farm near where I live. None look too computer-literate, if ya know what I mean. But I’m sure you must be a bit brighter than those fellas.
As for Andree’s piece today, I agree with what Yoshiyahu wrote.
Perhaps its my personality … a lot of what I read from Andree’s hand is profound. In describing her person, the word “precious” comes to mind.
Theologically/Philosophically our only major disagreement would seem to be the emphasis on Reformational vs. New Creation doctrine.
Having had a son in wrestling, I am familiar with the “You give it your all; you eat, breath, drink wrestling; you are to be here with your team no matter what” mentality that some coaches bring.
The connection Andree is making is that just as the wrestling coach promoted the lifestyle of “it’s all about wrestling”, Christian discipleship is “it’s all about following Jesus.”
Like any illustrations, it has its flaws and one can go the other extreme and fall into a toxic religiosity. Nevertheless, I think the point is well taken: Our Christian walk should be our main focus and touch our time, effort, and priorities.