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Mark Batterson post:  Fan or Shareholder

I’m no longer a fan of the Green Bay Packers. 

I’m a shareholder.  There is a big difference between those two things.  On Tuesday I purchased a share of stock that is only worth the paper it’s printed on, but it feels different. I have now invested in the Packers. I’m a part-owner. 

I think Jesus has lots of fans, but God demands more than that.  We’ve got to own it.  How? By allowing Him to own us.  The game changes when you start investing in the kingdom of God. 

Are you a fan? Or a shareholder? 

Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?”The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” 

Matthew 25:37-40