In the opening pages of his classic, Knowing God, J. I. Packer talks about balconeers, those who sit on the balcony, watching, and talking about the travelers who are actually going somewhere. In our parlance they are porch-sitters.
"Look at that fellow, Pete. I bet he's goin' fishin'. Looks like he's after trout. I hear they are really bitin' this time of year. Cast that fly in one of riffles and WHAM!"
"You ever been fishin', Clem?"
"No, but I know a lot about it.."
"I reckon. You got any more a that lemonade? Sure is nice here on this porch."
Christianity is not intended as a religion for porch-sitters. It is a way of life that involves going and doing--getting off the porch--getting dirty, hot and wet--making a difference.
"Go into all the world." "Be careful to engage in deeds." Our Lord wants us to be "zealous for good deeds." (Mark 16:15, Titus 2:14, 3:8, 3;14)
Covington Bible Church is dedicated to helping people learn God's word and live it. Oh, we have our share of porch-sitters. Fact is you can probably find a groove in the floor made by my rocker, but our goal is two fold: The roads are full of folk who are going, but they don't know where. Porches are full of people with a map in their pockets and heads, who haven't been off the porch for years. What we need is for people to be equipped with a knowledge of the Word, have a life changed by God and then to do something about it.
Get what you need, then get off the porch!
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