When we were kids, we played so many different games. Games like Dodge Ball, Freeze, Simon Says, Monopoly, Softball, Hopscotch, Hide and Seek, etc. One of the best things about being a child for me was Christmas, summer, and playing games.
“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish things” 1 Corinthians 13:11.
We all grow up, or do we? So why when we grow up, we still want to play games? Playing games really hurt people. People will play games to get something they want. They even play games in their relationship. What do people get out of playing games in relationships? The answer is quite simple, they are getting something out of it.
Unfortunately, people are still playing games. These games hurt people when they are played. They are played to get something that is wanted, to protect themselves from hurt or embarrassment, or for any number of reasons. Even when someone becomes saved and become a Christian, the games sometimes, continues.
Some people are playing Hide and Seek. In the game of Hide and Seek one hides until he or she is found. The adult version of these games is that they drop out of church for whatever reasons. They don’t know that their spiritual growth is being hindered. God has clearly reminded us in His Word, for us to not forsake the assembly of God. Sometimes they get found and come back to the house of God, and sometimes, sadly to say, some stay lost. “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things, and give me life in your ways” Psalm 119:37.
Some people like to play Simon Says. In Simon Says, someone would do a particular action and the players would do it only if the leader would say, “Simon Says”. In the real world, this may be one of the more popular responses to peer pressures. People dress, talk, walk, listen, believe, and live like everyone else. But not as God would want them to live. Maybe in a way, they think they are expected to live. They are just pretenders. Let’s put it this way, they are faking their life. It is all about the perception. They are even faking being a Christian. “The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” Psalm 101:3.
Some people are playing Dodge Ball. Dodge Ball is to avoid being hit by the ball. When you are hit by the ball you are called “out”. The winner is the one that was not hit by the ball. The grown-up game of Dodge Ball is not much different. People will attack you, and as a Christian, you are attacked often. Not by a ball, per se, but those accusations makes you feel like you are hit by a ball. That ball that is attacking you come via, vicious accusations, slanderous remarks, deceitful actions, etc. The results, someone is hurt and another person thinks that they are a winner. “An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules” 2 Tim. 2:5.
This world is fleeting and time is running out fast. Sadly to say, some people will spend their entire life, playing games. Life is meant to be enjoyed and it’s okay to have fun and play fun games. As Christians, our life is meant for discipleship and service. Our life should be full of spiritual devotion and not worldly ambition. Our life should be a whole-hearted Christian commitment and not half-hearted concerns. Our life should be a serious spiritual life, not just playing games on people, and with God.
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” Philippians 3:14.
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