Staying in the Rain...

A few days ago, our middle son, Isaiah, got the chance to be a ball boy at the Sporting KC match. We were all pumped about it, ready for an evening of soccer thrills. But, as it turns out, soccer games and the weather don’t always play nice together.

Shortly after he got to the stadium, the rain started—not just a little sprinkle but a full-on downpour. The kind of rain that makes you wonder if you should have packed a life jacket instead of an umbrella. The game was delayed, and the wait stretched on and on. I started eyeing the clock and thinking about heading home. After all, Isaiah couldn’t be expected to stay all night, and it was getting really late.

Then, in true kid fashion, Isaiah turned on the charm. “Dad, please! I really want to stay until the end,” he said, looking at me with those big, pleading eyes.

I was faced with a choice: go home and get some sleep or stay and endure the very late night with him and the other two boys.

After a call home to consult with Leigh-Ann, we decided to stay, figuring this might be one of those memories we’d laugh about later. So, we stuck it out, watched the game, and finally got home around midnight—definitely not ideal for a school night.

This Sunday, Pastor Dave will finish up our series on leadership lessons from the Apostle Peter with a sermon titled “Staying Faithful: Being Different,” based on 1 Peter 1:13-21. It’s a great reminder that real faithfulness isn’t just about being there when everything’s going smoothly. It’s about sticking it out and staying true to your commitments, even when things are tough.

So, next time you’re tempted to call it quits because things aren’t going according to plan, remember Isaiah’s persistence at that rainy soccer game. Or better yet, plan to come on Sunday to learn from Peter. Sometimes, the most important lessons about faithfulness come from sticking with it through the storm.

I sure hope to see you on Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am (Full KidCity available), or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or Facebook at 9:15 am. Additionally, we are also publishing our sermons on Spotify.

Have a great weekend,

Troy