This guy threw a beer at Phillies centerfielder Shane Victorino last night, then stood by and watched as another fan who was misidentified as the beer thrower was removed from the ballpark (You can watch the video here; the 'commentary' is goofy, but this is the best video I could find of it).By the time security saw the TV replay and realized the man they had removed was the wrong guy, the beer thrower had left his seat and could not be found.
This incident ought to move us to worship, because it's a parable of the greatest (true) story in the history of the universe. A guilty man escapes judgment as an innocent substitute takes the punishment that he deserved. This is the Gospel.
Only in the Gospel, the innocent Man willingly takes the punishment for the guilty. The wrath-bearing substitute at Wrigley field last night was an accident; the cops made a mistake. They're trying to find the right guy and punish him. But the death of Jesus Christ was no accident; it was a sacrifice of love to rescue guilty sinners like you, me and the beer-throwing Cubs fan. Because of that death, all who believe need not fear that the Judge will come looking for us. We are justified, forever.
What a joy that in the midst of the good news of a Phillies win, there are precious reminders of the Good News of the glory of Jesus Christ.
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