Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Untying Donkey's
Most of us have fairy tale visions of life as moving from one adventure to the next. I wonder what expectation the disciples had when they heard the words, "Follow me." Did they believe they would be a part of a movement to overthrow the ruthless Romans? Had they dreamed of life on the road with this traveling preacher to be one of wild, exciting times? I bet they would have never thought that they would be called upon to simply "untie a donkey." Mark starts out his gospel with these words: "Prepare the way of the Lord." The disciples spend the next three years doing just that. They get a boat ready, find out how much food it takes to feed a crowd, set a table, and chase down a donkey all for the sake of "preparing the way of the Lord." I believe adventures will be a part of following Jesus. I believe there is a wildness about following Jesus. I also believe that none of that will occur until we "get off our donkey's" and do the simple things that it takes to "prepare the way of the Lord."
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I agree that following Jesus is an adventure. He will take you places you never dreamed you would go... I think He likes to see the looks of wonder on our faces. :-)
I also think that we get caught up in the mindset that says "To serve God, we must engage in things that we could not otherwise do without Him". I believe that the things most people will remember about us are not the grand projects, but the little things that we do... sometimes without even thinking about them. Just being present, listening, giving a hug... those sorts of things can mean the world to someone. Serving God is not about thunder and earthquakes... it is about the still small voice moments.... at least that is what I believe.
I believe you are right. See ya soon back in Braselton!
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