T.B.I. As If

The Big "IF": As IF
We said last week that "IF is a crossroads word and the direction you take or the choices that you make leads to a ripple effect of consequences both good and bad. The truth is our lives are filled with "What If" moments. We said last Sunday that "Only If" was the language of regret and we generally litter our lives with these missed opportunities. This week I want us to look at the "As If's" of life. I believe "As If" statements are commentaries on confidence and trust. This is a bridge commentary to reflect that something is not true, not possible or will not happen based on another reality. The Bible defines Faith as an "As If" kind of term in that we are certain of something we cannot see. I think "As If" statements are also a Petri dish where the possibility that things can grow exists...it is to trust that things do not have to remain as they seem. Here are a couple of examples; What if we lived and loved, as if Jesus really did die for our sins? What if I loved my spouse as if his/her life depended on it? See where this leads. This Sunday we will apply Jesus to these "As If" moments and trust me I believe these are game changers. As we think about making an impact this coming year, these are the questions that must be settled in our heart.