I think we all could use a little more of the ordinary. Seriously, I think the ordinary parts of our life are often overlooked and ignored because they're not extraordinarily unique, they're simply a part of life. You can plug your career in the ordinary; time spent with your family; seeing the same people at the same places. It's all ordinary and I think we could use a little more of it.

When I look at the life of the disciples, for instance, I see 12 dudes who were working jobs and knew the culture of their city fairly well. Yes, I'm sure we could dive deeper into their lives, but that's not the point right now. These men worked a job, got paid, hung out, spent time with their families, had responsibilities, and then did it all over again the next day. And what'd unique about their story is that these are the men Jesus chose as his disciples.

THE ORDINARY

I suppose here's where I'll wrap it up. Jesus chose ordinary men and did extraordinary things through them and their daily life. I think we overlook this because we're constantly looking for our moment at Pentecost. I think, too often, Christians are looking for big moments where God is obviously present and at work and while that's not necessarily bad, the ordinary part of life is overlooked because it's not as exciting.

Here's a few things that I would encourage you to consider:

1. On Mission

Being on mission is cool if you're going overseas or someone where outside of where you are, but it's not as thrilling when you're at the park or pub. Mission primarily happens in the ordinary--when you're at the park hanging out with other families and their kids; at the pub where everyone knows your name; the gym; at home with your spouse and/or kids.

Mission happens in the ordinary and it's an opportunity to advance the gospel in the mundane. We literally have opportunity to be on mission for the glory of Jesus in the everyday.

2. Revival

Revival is a work of God done in the ordinary. Every time I hear the word "revival," I think about those giant tents somewhere in the middle of nowhere or next to the freeway. They're cool, I suppose. More importantly, revival is not necessarily something new happening, but God doing something He's always done.

I saw a guy rescued by Jesus at my dinner table; others at coffee shops; some at the gym; and a few at swimming pools (when I had a staff of lifeguards)! Revival is God doing something He's always done--calling people to Himself in the ordinary and giving them a new heart.

3. The Church

Mission and Revival happen in the ordinary life of the church. If you are a Christian, then you belong to the church and God works in and through you for His redemptive purposes so don't waste it.

Instead of praying for the big time, we should pray for men and women to be convicted of their sin, be drawn to Jesus, and receive redemption all in the context of the ordinary. This is where our hearts should primarily be, I think. It's no coincidence that you are where you are; don't waste the opportunity to advance the gospel whether it's for the sake of proclaiming the Word or empowering others to do the same.

As the week closes and the weekend approaches, don't waste the ordinary moments, embrace and expose them.