As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.
~Luke 23: 26
~Luke 23: 26
Any person in the process of really deepening their walk with the Lord eventually hits this roadblock in the process. I've experienced it somewhat in the past, but the horizon looks flush with emotional turmoil.
Oswald Chambers has the following to say about this dilemma:
"If we are in love with our Lord, obedience does not cost us anything— it is a delight. But to those who do not love Him, our obedience does cost a great deal. If we obey God, it will mean that other people’s plans are upset."
Ouch, I hurt just thinking about the effect that a major redirection would have on our family and friends. Especially family... But then there is work....
I'm finding that this is another way that we illustrate our faith in stepping out. I think that what ultimately bothers me is the idea that I won't be around in person to pick up every single piece-What kind of a God do I think I'm serving? I need to let go and realize that human plans dropped in lieu of God's work are commonplace and inevitable.
Am I ready to lead us there?
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