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Origin… passion… conversion

by Bruce Wadd 

 

In Australian Rugby League circles the most important question one can ask is…’What is your State Of Origin?’  The defining moment comes when the answer is given – you are either a Blue or a Maroon!

 

Having been born in Blues territory my natural heritage says I should barrack for the Blues.  But having now lived in Maroon territory for over a third of my life, I have now swapped sides, and have adapted Maroon as my colour.

 

Why, you ask?  Well, only the other night I asked myself that question again.  Why did I think I was a Maroon? Upon reflection, it would have to be the passion and emotion that Maroon supporters exhibit about their side that influenced my thinking.  I want to be a part of a group that love what they support with unshakeable sincerity.

 

Thus, the other night when the Maroons played without passion and commitment, I just had to walk out.

 

Did you know that your spiritual origin has been clarified?  You are no longer a child of sin, captured forever by its grasp.  Rather Jesus, once and for all, paid the price, and gives you the opportunity to be a child of God – He is now waiting for your conversion!

 

“We who believe are carefully joined together

with Christ as parts of a beautiful,

constantly growing temple for God.” 

Ephesians 2:21

 

TODAY, accept your change of status – with passion you are a child of God!

 

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