This wandering through life is not easy, nor should it be if we truly understand why we are here. With all its rewards, hardships, victories and seeming failures…the time we spend here on earth is a preparation, a training camp for something far greater than we can even begin to imagine. Like many other guys, I played football all through high school. It was fun, tough, painful, uncomfortable and at times…miserable in the Texas “oh, let’s see if we can fry an egg on the sidewalk” heat of late summer. But every Friday night…wow.
Imagine if when we came to practice one afternoon and there in the stadium waiting for us, were easy chairs, cokes, candy and other “cozy” stuff to get comfy with. Somehow, I don’t think that would prepare me very well for Friday night’s game. What would the cheers of the crowd be worth if I never had to work for the reward?
Life has a tendency to force things into perspective. It’s not a game, it’s serious business and requires a serious and focused approach. Just as in sports, business and any other thing we pursue (including my family life) …my ability to focus on the task at hand and bring it under submission through practice and diligence has a direct impact on the outcome. I think we all see that as a no-brainer. But what about my relationship with God? How serious am I about being successful in that? I mean, all the other “rewards” of life will fade away…so why am I not more serious about the practice I put in towards developing the one relationship that really means something “forever”? If I’m serious about becoming all that He designed me to be…then I need to realize that it doesn’t just happen. All of a sudden, the concept "Lordship of Christ" takes on new meaning. It requires me actively saying “yes” to the things He brings into my life to shape me. It means relinquishing my control and actively looking forward to the tasks He sets before me. Knowing how much He loves me and wants to grow me so that I will be ready to do the work of my King. So that I will know the joy of hearing, “Well done, good and faithful.”
Perspective...its all about perspective.
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