Thought of the Day 01.13.09

I used to love watching competitive drum and bugle corps with my mom. It’s loud. It’s exciting. But most of all, it’s amazing to see people perform such precise choreography while playing music. If you watched the Olympic opening ceremonies, you know how impressive it can be.

Obviously, this is only possible if everyone cooperates on a single shared program. Sure, if some members execute poorly, the impact is diminished, but if even a couple of participants started marching to a contrary program, the entire show would be ruined.

Similarly, Christ’s magnificent production, called “The Church,” requires that we not all simply be doing our own thing. And though some people think this means strict rules of personal conduct, there’s a much bigger agenda at stake.

Our choreography requires us to share burdens, give generously, and serve the outside world together in unison. Merely getting people dressed up in the uniforms of personal virtue is hardly a show worth watching.