"...and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God...."- Eph. 5:2

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Style? Or Comfort?

So, what did all of you think of Kairos's very first service? What a crazy yet fun morning we had! You might be wondering why I posted this ugly picture of my shoes (with toes that badly need a new pedicure). These were the shoes I wore today. Aren't they fun? They're pretty comfortable for 4 inch heels. I teach in them and run in them when there's a student I'm chasing down..... But today? Today was different....

Being assigned to do the refreshment table for Kairos sounded fun. No problem! I love hosting from my home....how hard could it be to host from a table? Little did I know that the morning would be filled with a scavenger hunt for coffeemakers, creamers, cups, spoons, hot water, oatmeal (this didn't even make it to the table), and other things that were needed but not even on the list.... somewhere in our church we have coffee stirring sticks, did you know that? I ran in circles carrying things, unloading, spreading out...etc. Needless to say, my feet hurt. I badly wanted to take them off and run in that beautiful green grassy knoll we have between the 2 buildings. Ugh....Things just didn't turn out the way I pictured it.

I finally finished serving with the help of my sidekick, Eric and my right hand woman, Naomi (Thanks again, girlfriend...what would I have done without you this morning??). I looked forward to sitting in service and soaking in His presence....without my shoes on.... (holy ground, right?) Pastor Lao rose and began his talk on Peter walking on water with Jesus. While listening, I threw my shoes off (nearly missed hitting Torrence who was next to me) feeling dejected after such a crazy morning with providing refreshments.... or trying to.

As I continued to listen to the sermon, I began to appreciate what Pastor L was saying. Being uncomfortable in the Lord is something of a necessity... like when Peter was asked to walk on water.... or when David picked up those stones... or when Noah was asked to build an ark. In the midst of being uncomfortable,we are stretched and used by Him. It's HOW we respond to the discomfort that matters the most. Kinda like my shoes......I love my shoes....while they were comfortable. When my feet began to ache, I wanted to throw them off. When my life is comfortable, I tend to get complacent with the Lord. I strut around thinking I've got it. When life gets uncomfortable, my reaction determines how much my faith will grow. I've learned to run to my Father. That's when I long to sit on his lap and twirl my finger around his robe like a two year old. But what a risk it is to desire being uncomfortable! What will I lose? What will I suffer? Yet, what will I learn? How will I grow? Will I be closer to who He wants me to be? Will the reward outweigh its cost? YES!!! I daresay it will!

So ladies...here's to another adventurous week of school, friendship, work, family, laughter, and love...take risks! Seek His challenges even if it means "walking on water".....and when some days seem to dimmer, may we remember to soak in His light so that when things get dark, we "glow" for Him! (Cheesy analogy by Pastor L, but totally makes sense!) Things may get uncomfortable, but hey.....at least, it makes us "beautiful"!

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  2. oops accidentally deleted that. but what i was gonna say was that this message was what I needed to hear :)

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