In a classic episode from the classic TV series from the 1960's, The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized the local mechanic who is named Gomer. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that someone is robbing the town's bank. They hide behind a car. They are afraid and don't know what to do. Finally, Gomer looks at Barney and says excitedly, "Shazam! We need to call the police."

In utter exasperation, Barney shoots back: "We are the police!"

Possible Preaching Angles: (1) Men; Fatherhood—Stephen Mansfield adds, "This is very much like the predicament of many men today. They know something is wrong. They aren't whole … and are confused about what it means to be men. They have no idea what to do … They're waiting for rescue … Then they look around and realize … they are the 'police." (2) Body of Christ; Church, mission of; Priesthood of Believers—We could say the same thing about the church, both men and women—"We look around and realize … we are the police."