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Monday, June 11, 2012
Bound By Water
While I'm on vacation at Myrtle Beach taking a walk along the shore I
look out and see nothing but water-I mean there are no buildings on the
other side, no mountains, just water for however far it is till there is
something else. But what I also noticed is no one was willing to
explore beyond waist level what was on the other side (and for good
reason). It brought to mind a Star Wars clip in Robot Chicken
where this sea creature, Krayt Dragon, was talking to another dragon on their
limitations and there has to be more to their lives than in the water and the first dragon
thought he could live out of the water. Eventually, that Krayt Dragon had the courage to see if he could actually go beyond his bounds of
habitation (Acts 17: 26). Now the results of this exploration in Robot Chicken clip and
the actual Star Wars was that this dragon's
bones were found dried in a desert. Obviously, the Krayt Dragon had zeal without
knowledge but at least he tried. So many times, we blast people for
getting things started but never finishing but we often lose an
important lesson and that is, sometimes you just have to go for it and
just maybe that will inspire and motivate others to come help you and close
the deal, a la Lebron James and D-Wade or Denver Broncos defense and Tebow Time. Now, let's make it known for those who didn't try to swim
out into the deep waters at Myrtle Beach, were doing the right thing
because if you're not trained for that distance or if you're not in a boat, you're
setting yourself up for failure. God gives us zeal but He also gives us
wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to go along with the passion inside
of us because even though He does have us do things that are weird in man's eyes, He
will never have us ignorant because He wants us to go beyond what's in
front of us no matter how big it may seem, to get to the other side. So
the question is, are you ready to find out what is on the other side of
your coast line and are you preparing yourself to make it happen?
Remember with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).
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Greg: I love this because I heard so much of my own story in your words. Too many times, I've found myself wondering why God never sent anyone to help me "close the deal."
ReplyDeleteWith the wisdom that comes from trials, I've learned that a good idea isn't necessarily a God idea. I now understand that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. When it's His will, there will be sweat-less victories. He promised to help me reach His purpose for my life, but He never promised to give me everything I asked for.
As for me and my house, we'll serve the Lord.
Love ya,
Shekema
thanks Shekema for the comment; God is taking you to a new place; can't wait to see where you're going
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