One of the highlights of my time in Capetown occurred last night. We had been out to dinner – three of us – all Great men of God. On the way home at about 9pm we noticed the brand new soccer stadium yet to be opened was all lit and a huge number of cars in the carpark.
It was obviously a very big occasion with many dignitaries present – the security people told us as they directed us to leave the area.
Being great men of faith we all declared the faith mantra as we left the scene. “If at first you don’t succeed – try another entrance.” So this time we went to another gate and acted boldly as though we belonged. The night was planned for us. This time we were ushered right into the inner carpark and then shown the way right into the stadium. As we entered the stadium the symphony orchestra whipped itself into a frenzy and rose to an absolute crescendo as we climbed the stairs to take out place among the dignitaries of the city.
It was like God had arranged this amazing night so that His humble servant could be one of the first people to put his foot upon the hallowed pitch of the coming world cup. And I got to share the moment with two of the greats of the Hillsong church here in Capetown. And there is more. One item after we arrived they announced intermission with amazing amounts of food and wine laid on for all the city greats. I felt like I was hosting a party for the Elders of the city.
When you watch the world Cup on 2010 remember God allowed us to bless the pitch and be there before it was openned.
Moral of the story – ther is always a way.
If you don’t succeed at first – try another entrance. SJP
Love it Steve!!