John Shirk writes at The Catch website about NFL players returning from injuries. It’s appropriate for new players, as well. They can spend time watching films, discussing what offenses work best against which defenses, lifting weights.
Preparation is good, indeed essential for professional level performance. It matters not a bit if the player never enters the field of play and performs.
Let us consider us. How much time do we spend in preparation? Going to church, discussing why this theology is better than that theology, attending meetings to discuss church growth?
Jesus taught in the church of his day (synagogues). Almost all the stories that are told about him have him out in the community. Talking with curious and searching people. Healing physical ailments. Healing emotional ailments. Guiding. Mentoring.
I’d guess that the same should go for his disciples—those who claim to follow him. Is it time for us to get out of the training room and into the playing field?
{I ask that of me as well as challenging you.]
Faith Venture 
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