My buddy James posted a thought on the 15th of January that has been resonating with me. After listening to Kevin preach and reading from the book of Joshua, James has been reminded daily of the choice that we all have everyday...to do what is right or do what is wrong. James put it this way, "Obey or Wander". That is so good! Since reading it I have been wrestling with the same thought. Obey or wander...
I have been experiencing things lately...tough things, valley-type things, good things, and the transition is almost complete.
I have been presented with an opportunity to start another Christian school.
I have considered this possibility for three years now. It was an impossibility at first, then a hopeful prayer, then a clear possibility, and now very quickly it is new faces, and blueprints, and building walk-throughs, and brainstorming sessions, and rough budgets, and strategic ponderings and meetings on the east coast of Florida.
All of this is scary and exciting and tingly in the stomach. It is a lot like when I first met Karen and I knew she was the one or when I realized that God wanted me to help plant the seed of Christian education in the "Crown of Maine".
Really God, Me?
It is funny how things work. Now after three years of eying this possibility, (and relative quiet on this side of the state) my current ministry's school needs an administrator, the church I was saved and married in needs a school administrator.
Are they tests? Are they distractions? Are they legitimate opportunities?
I am now sure that I need to say goodbye to a few men and a fellowship I love dearly, leave the lucre-loving system known as corporate America, step out on faith, move to the east coast of Florida, and work hard with new brothers and sisters to open a new school in the fall of a year soon to be announced.
I have been called by God to do so.
I will continue to serve in my present capacities at my church until I understand the general time I should go. I will also continue to live here and work here until the timing is set.
But the one overriding thought consuming me daily right now? Obey or Wander.
What will you do when you come to the end of life's journey?
1 comments:
God-speed, brother. I love you and am excited at the potential you have as God's instrument. Just never forget that He is the Vine and you are the branch. If you remain in Him, that's when the fruit comes. Without Him, you're nothing. Thank you for your faithfulness and your passion which continues to inspire me. Can't wait to stand next to you in the stadium.
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