God Is A Quarterback!

Last night, as I watched the Saints march on to victory, I couldn't help but notice how much time Peyton Manning sat on the bench. I believe that was the key factor in the Saints win over the Colts. I like to compare the game of football to the military. Drew Brees and Peyton Manning are the Generals, leading their offensive strikes against their opposition. The Saints did everything that they could to keep the ball in their possession and out of the hands of the Peyton and his army. The more time that Drew Brees had the ball, the more confident he became, and the more points they gained.
Now, what if God is the quarterback and we are His receivers? God is constantly calling plays in our lives. Sometimes, He wants wants us to take the ball and run with it. Sometimes, He wants us to go long and trust that He will get the ball to us. Sometimes, He will even carry the ball Himself and carry us with Him to gain that first down (get us right back to where we need to be).
What does the ball exemplify? What if it is the Holy Spirit that He wants to give to us? As receivers, that is a huge calling. He is trusting us to receive the ball and score with it. When we score, we are filled with joy, excitement, and satisfaction. These are all things that He wants for us.
Is God an active Quarterback, or does He spend more time on the benches of our lives. He surely can't do His job of leading us if we don't give Him the time of possession. I saw frustration on Peyton Manning's face as he just sat there on the bench. I think God gets that look on His face too when we are keeping him on the benches of our lives. He wants to command us and lead us! He wants to play and engage in our lives. He wants us to trust and receive and score. He wants to lead us to victory. And with the Lord, there is ALWAYS victory!
Oh, and it is not a coincidence that the New Orleans SAINTS won.
Peace!