Hello ,

 

 

Schutt Sports, a major supplier of football helmets for the National Football League, issues the following warning label on all their helmets and on their website's homepage:

 

WARNING .... NO HELMET SYSTEM CAN PREVENT CONCUSSIONS OR ELIMINATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES WHILE PLAYING FOOTBALL.

 

The warning label continues with some information about the symptoms for concussions and concludes by repeating the original warning: "TO AVOID THESE RISKS [OF PLAYING FOOTBALL], DO NOT ENGAGE IN THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL."

 

A visitor to the website can't access any content until he or she checks a box next to the words "Please indicate that you have read and understand [this warning label]."

 

"Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake." Luke 6:22

 

Being under the banner of Jesus Christ is no guarantee of protection from ridicule, hatred, or separation from those who don't want to follow God's way.  On the contrary.  If we DON'T experience that from time to time, we may need to take a serious look at what kind of "Christianity" we ascribe to.  

 

God promises an amazing journey, but He doesn't promise that the entire road will be smooth.  He does, however, give us His word that He will be with us every step of the way.  

 

Lord, help me to trust You more and more every day.  In Jesus name, amen!

 

 

Have a great day and God bless!

 

 

Pastor Mike / The Open Word