Get off the bench
James 1:22 (NKJV)
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Imagine paying $1000 or more for a ticket to the super bowl. You arrive at the stadium, brimming with excitement about the big game. everywhere around you, the pieces are in placer the big showdown, vendors selling food of every kind, the crowd is enthusiastic, and the television crews are prepped and waiting for kickoff. You anticipate victory for your team, and your wearing their colours to show your loyalty.
Get off the bench
The teams come out to the roar of wild cheers and complete their pregame rituals with confidence. Everything is ready for the contest to begin, but no-one takes the field. Both teams remain on the sidelines. The crowd begins to jeer and taunt, but the players remain seated.
The teams have prepared for this day. The athletes have all they need to go out endplay the biggest game of the year. But they are content to stay on the bench.
Think of your church as the super bowl. God wants to win a great victory in your community and in the world, but He needs you to become a dedicated and serious player first. Are you sitting on the bench? If so its time to stand up and get in the game.
Get off the bench
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Reverend Gary Hoban
Reverend Gary Hoban is the Founder and Director of Refinery Life Australia Limited, an Australian Christian ministry committed to equipping believers, strengthening the Church and contending for the nations through biblical teaching, discipleship and prayer.
An experienced pastor, author, Bible teacher and ministry leader, Reverend Hoban has devoted his life to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, developing Christian leaders and encouraging believers to grow in spiritual maturity and biblical understanding.
His ministry experience includes serving with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Crusade Director and Training, Counselling and Discipleship Director roles, contributing to evangelism, discipleship and the equipping of Christian workers.
As the leader of Prophetic Intercessors for Australia, he encourages believers to stand in prayer for Australia and the nations, calling the Church to spiritual awakening, biblical righteousness and a renewed commitment to its God-given mission.
His international ministry includes preaching, teaching and equipping Christian communities throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, with a particular heart for strengthening local churches and developing disciples.
Reverend Hoban is the author of several Christian books, including HYBRIDS, 365 Daily Devotions, Beyond the Middle East and Contending for the Nations. His writing explores Christian discipleship, spiritual discernment, biblical prophecy, prayer and the Church's responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
Through Refinery Life Australia, he continues to develop biblical teaching resources, Christian training courses, books and digital ministry initiatives designed to make sound biblical teaching accessible to believers around the world.
His passion is to see a spiritually awakened Church, believers firmly established in God's Word, and nations transformed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
