After 15 days away from home- away from the television, the computer, the radio and the daily broadsheets- I have returned to the constant bombardment of a nation engulfed in Olympic fever. Frankly, I feel under-experienced and naive to add my particular views into the already overflowing mix of opinion.
You will have observed that in the evangelical sphere of influence Olympic sermon illustrations, children’s talks and other miscellaneous ‘messages’ are abounding! It makes me nostalgic for the good old days of Christians ‘putting on their armour’, as appose to ‘running the race’ or ‘going for gold’!
Having said all of that, I would like to highlight a handy Gospel tool which I have learnt this last week.
Can you explain the good news of the Jesus Christ using the 5 colours of the Olympic rings (plus the white background)?
I can!
Gold: The colour of Kingship, Wealth and Power; reminding us of the splendour and power of the Lord God. He created all things and is ruler of the whole world.
Black: The colour of sin. Our hearts are black and lifeless, due to our rebellion and wilful rejection of God the King.
Red: The colour of blood. Jesus Christ died on a Roman cross, spilling his blood for our sins. He died so that our black hearts may be forgiven.
White: Pure. Undefiled. Righteous. The colour of our hearts after Jesus has forgiven us our sins. We are whiter than snow.
Green: The colour of trees, plants, fruit, vegetation. The colour of nature and growth. This reminds us that as Christians we are to grow. Jesus loves us as we are, but wants us to grow into holier people- more like himself.
Blue: The Sky. A reminder that, if we are forgiven our sins, we will one day spend eternity with God in Heaven. [N.B. Heaven actually isn’t in the sky!]
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