Last night I took the grandkids to the UL football game. It was a great experience. They enjoyed getting their faces painted and listening to the music before the game. We sat where they could play on the hill slope in the end zone. They didn’t watch much of the game but had a blast. There was a terrific half-time show honoring the military and a beautiful fireworks display. The game was great, full of exciting plays with the lead changing sides several times. But with five minutes left and the Cajuns down by ten points. We headed cold and tired and a bit disappointed to the exit. We listened to the rest of the game on the way home. The Cajuns scored 14 points in 5 minutes and won the game. As Nicky said, “I’m so upset we left before the game was over.”
That will preach. There was one disturbing moment during the game. At half time, two UL graduates were honored as outstanding. One of them was Judge Brown, the first black woman appointed to the federal bench in Louisiana. She has an impressive resume’. As the announcer was reviewing her resume’ he mentioned that she was appointed to the bench by President Obama. A chorus of boos erupted from the crowd. I was embarrassed for the fans and for the judge. She might not have been someone I would have appointed to the bench, but where is our class and civility?
Some people can’t seem to get over the election. My email inbox is full of crazy rants and I am begged to sign a petition for us to secede from the Union. People, get over yourselves. Your man lost. Move on. The only thing sadder than leaving a game too early is staying too long after its over and booing at the empty field. I get it. The election was important and the results may say a lot about where we are as a country. There will be other elections. But there is a much more important war going on. The casualties are not counted in ballots but in souls. Some of you have left the stadium way too early. Haven’t you read the book. We win this one.
Stop embarrassing yourselves and get in the fight that really matters. Thanksgiving is a great time to tell folks what you are really thankful for: Jesus and living in a country that, at least for now, allows you to tell people that.
Some games are too important to leave early or to be sitting in the wrong stadium cheering for teams that have no eternal significance.
Wake up, be thankful, tell someone why, and be blessed. In two weeks, the Cajuns play at home again and the kids want to go. Think we’ll stay to the end for that one.
Nick
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