What's up this week with
Believers On Mountain Bikes (BOMB)
Weekly Update
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Falcon this week. Looks like sun came out and trails should be good to go.
Last week of 5:30 rides
Note the denverbomb.com website schedule is down, hopefully will have that back up soon.
Devotional
We could use a little up there down here
A little more Your love, It’s so clear
We could all use a lot more living
On earth like it is in Heaven
A little more up there down here
A little more up there down here
These are the words from the Zach Williams song, “Up there down here.” The lyrics go on:
Lord, help us love our neighbors
Like we will on streets of gold
Replace all the pride and hatred
And put some peace down in our soul
Erase all the lines of division
Help us shine more like Your son
Isn’t this true? Hate and bickering is all around us. We have a human heart issue but often put the focus on some thing or some one. We blame inanimate objects when we have a human heart condition. Similarly, look at all the hatred we see on the trails - hikers mad at bikers, bikers mad at hikers and equestrian, equestrian mad at bikers, and everyone mad at off-leash dogs, dog poo, horse poo, etc. We turn people into inanimate objects so it is easy to complain about them, yell at them, or just ignore them. We live in a world where God’s kingdom has come (already), but not yet fully realized until Jesus comes again (not yet). We are charged to live in a manner that demonstrates his Kingdom has come, because it has. But do we?
Consider, Romans 8 (entire Chapter is worth a read, but 1-17 which describes God come down from up there, and how we are to live now that his Kingdom has come):
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.
9You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
14For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Also, don’t forget how Jesus taught the disciples to pray, “your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:5-15
Ultimately, we could use a little up there down here. We could also use a little more “on earth like it is in Heaven.” We could use a little more of this on the trails, in our neighborhood, in our workplace, everywhere. Strive to be that light. All people are created in God’s image and God wants all people to find the joy and peace that comes with His Kingdom and the grace and forgiveness He provided - whether these people hike, bike or ride a horse.
Call to action - as Believers on Mountain Bikes - let’s stay together, let’s stay connected, and this season lets bring joy to the trails! Let's demonstrate that the up there came down here in the form of God’s only son, Jesus Christ, to save all of us from our sins.
This Week's Ride (Full Schedule)
When: Thursday, 4/27, 5:30pm
Where: Mt Falcon
Directions: 3852 Vine Morrison
Questions: Reply to this email or join the facebook group
Waiver: Mountain biking can result in injury. By attending this ride you acknowledge the risk as stated in the group waiver
http://denverbomb.com/waiver/
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BOMB Values:
- We believe we are part of God's kingdom, not just a biking club. We believe in God, his Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
- We give thanks and glory to God.
- We put the group first.
- It's about relationships.
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BOMB Ride Format:
What to expect on a ride
5:30 pm Prayer, then about a 2-hour ride
High/Midpoint Regroup, chat a little
7:30 pm Back at the car for hotdogs
See full schedule for details.
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