So many times, I think we have a “special” moment in our devotion time or listening to a good song or a good message. We get all excited and are ready to go out and save the world.

But, in reality, we often miss doing what Jesus has asked of us in our daily normal lives.

My son loaned me a book by Max Lucado called, “On The Anvil.” To be honest I have never read a book by Max Lucado before. In reading this book, which is a collection of some of his writings – all short, I loved this one. It speaks to our desire to save the world.

Thank you Max Lucado.

(Scene, Sunday morning assembly; silent prayer)

Max: God, I want to do great things

God: You do?

Max: You bet! I want to teach millions! I want to fill the Rose Bowl! I want all the world to know your saving power! I dream of the day—

God: That’s great Max. In fact, I can use you today after church.

Max: Super! How about some radio or TV work…or…or…or an engagement to speak to Congress.

God: Well that is not exactly what I had in mind. See that fellow sitting next to you?

Max: Yes.

God; He needs a ride home.

Max: (quietly) What?

God: He needs a ride home. And while you’re at it, one of the older ladies sitting near you is worried about getting a refrigerator moved. Why don’t you drop by this afternoon and-

Max: (pleading) But what about the world?

God (smiling) Think about it.