My wife and I just spent a few days on hallowed ground. We worshiped in a place where thousands before us have lifted up their voices in praise, chanting such phrases as “C-A-T-S” and “Go Big Blue”.

The “hallowed ground” I’m referring to is Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, home of the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team. But we weren’t attending a home game. We were worshiping with a different group of true believers at the National Missionary Convention.

Many people go to extremes when rooting for their favorite team. I hope we can get as excited about our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ as we do about sports.

Jesus says that God is looking for people who will worship him in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). The purpose of our missionary efforts is to get as many people as we can to accept Jesus as their savior. Our goal is to see more and more of this planet turn into hallowed ground as people all over the earth come to worship God through his son Jesus.

How are you and your church involved in this effort?