WOW - Jan. 11th, 2008

Whens the last time something caused you to say "Wow!" I call it the "Wow Factor". Advertisers know exactly what I'm talking about. Their goal, when you pick up their product or watch their TV commercial, is for you to go "wow"! Of course, Jesus was pretty good at delivering on the "Wow Factor".
Turning water into wine...WOW!
Feeding 5000 with one boys lunch...WOW!
Opening blind eyes...WOW!
Healing the Sick...WOW!
Raising the dead...WOW!
Walking on water...WOW!
Dying for me...WOW!
Rising from the dead...Double WOW!
What's interesting about our role in life as a Christian is that we are supposed to deliver on the "Wow Factor" as well. In John 14:12, Jesus declares our "Wow Factor" responsibility.
"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these will he do because I go to the Father."
Whens the last time your Christian witness has caused someone who may not know Christ yet to be officially "wowed" by you? Of course, I ask myself that same question. I think we all should. My prayer today is that in 2008, I'll be able to be a WOW Christian. I want to have a WOW faith. I want to be a WOW Pastor. I want to be a WOW Preacher. I want to be a WOW Husband. I want to be a WOW Father...and when I'm on Lake Fork, I want to be a WOW fisherman!
Of course, the only WOW that ultimately really matters is Gods. I'm reminded of a centurion who WOWED Jesus with his faith. Matthew 8:10 records His amazement. "When Jesus heard it, He marveled and said to those who followed, Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel." This man's faith actually "wowed" the Lord.
When I come to the close of my life, I sincerely hope that in His own way, God looks at my life well lived and says..."Well done good and faithful servant..."
Wow, that would be awesome!

Wanna meet me here in the morning?
Sam