Allez, Allez-allez, Allez, Allez!

Well, I guess it’s now official: les Canadiens have clinched first place in their division, and are gunning for top spot in the eastern conference going into the NHL playoffs! Woot!

I’ve never been much of a Habs fan, but I’m slowly getting converted. Of course, I’ll stil be rooting for the ‘Nucks, but I’m 99% on the Habs bandwagon for the playoffs out east. I realize I’ve probably alienated most of my friends (who for some reason still cheer for the Toronto Maple Leafs), but I can handle the abuse. I can take it.

Had another good Sunday to kick off the week. Paul talked about the lost art of ‘tarrying‘ for God’s promise and the blessing of the Holy Spirit. One thing jumped out at me, and I’ve been chewing on it for the past few days…

The Greek term, <homothumaden> (loosely translated: to rush along in unison) is repeated 10 times in the book of Acts (the written account of the birth and development of the early Church). Each instance the term is used in describing the followers of Jesus, and it conveys the image of moving together, working together, creating heat, and friction.

Have you ever watched a flock of sparrows flying along?

They move in unison, changing direction and altitude without crashing into each other–they’re moving as one. Homothumaden. Rushing along, not stagnant or standing still. Not leaning on the wall and blending in to the surroundings, but moving along in such a way that altering course/changing direction isn’t a slow process, but an exciting one. (Can you imagine how sparrows would get from one place to the next if they had to have a committee meeting about where to go and when to turn??) Comical, but homothumaden is the way Jesus intended the corporate assembling of His followers to move.

So, what’s your method of moving along with the rest of the people around you? Is your office, home or classroom just a bunch of people rushing madly off in all directions, or are you moving together toward a common goal? Sure, there might be some friction, but that’s to be expected when homthumaden is working.

Allez!