Life is a Circus

Comparing Circus Performers with Real Life

I. Clowns - they are fake - they hide behind makeup

--Don't be a hypocrite - Matt. 23:27, Luke 12:1, 1 Ptr. 2:1

II. Trapeze Artists - They practice for hours for just a few minutes on stage

--Seek God Continually - 1 Chron. 16:11, Gal. 6:9, 1 Cor. 15:58

--God is the one who perfects us - Ps. 138:8

---Perfect practice make perfect!

III. Jugglers - They can juggle many things at once

***But they only touch one thing at a time in each hand!

--We need to prioritize - God 1st, Husbands 2nd, Kids 3rd, Christian Service 4th 

---Serving is not necessarily putting God first, you can get so busy doing that you neglect spending any real time with God (Mary & Martha story)

--you can also neglect husband, kids & home

- Deut. 6:5, Gen. 2:18, Prov. 14:1

IV. Lion Tamer - Gets in cage with lion but only gets so close

--Be separate from the world - 2 Cor. 6:17, 1 John 2:15

V. Tight Rope Walker - They must walk a straight line high above

---As leaders in church or a leader to your own children & grandchildren we must be good examples - Ps. 101:2-3, Titus 2:7-8

--The tight roper walker also has a safety net below them

---God catches us & holds us - Ps. 54:4, Is. 41:10

VI. Ringmaster - They represent the pastor & his staff

-They call the plays or what's coming - Heb. 13:17, Jer. 3:15

VII. Cleaner of the Circus - They are behind the scenes, not in the spotlight

--Not all jobs are glamorous or receive recognition but they are still important 

- 1 Cor. 10:31, Col. 3:17, Col. 3:23-24