But . . . We Get There

Having taken a day trip, my husband and I parked on a college campus to sneak a nap before our walk along the river. It was Labor Day and we wondered if every student had been given a pre-assignment to jog. We watched as some ran solo and some in pairs. Groups of eight or more blocked the path as they chattered and ran en masse.

One trio of girls lumbered down the blacktop path, looking as though they’d never run before. They just didn’t look comfortable in their own shoes.

Guys, especially, ran so fluidly that their strenuous exercise seemed effortless.

While some runners lifted their legs high, others sloughed along, their feet barely leaving the pavement.

Each runner possessed his own style, but they all got there. They all left point A and arrived at point B . . . some exhausted and fighting for breath—others barely challenged.

BUT THEY GOT THERE.
As the Body of Christ, we do things differently, too . . . whether it’s the way we share our faith, worship, fast, teach or study our Bible. We serve differently, too—even when the ministry could be called by the same name. Some practice hospitality “in” the church, greeting regulars and welcoming newcomers. Some families take others home for lemonade or lunch. Coffee-lovers may meet body-members at a java-joint, or at a favorite restaurant. And still others invite conversation via a walk or some other activity.

WE ALL DO IT DIFFERENTLY, BUT . . . WE GET THERE.Can we learn from others? Absolutely! Do we need to imitate others to be effective? No.

We’ll be most effective by being ourselves and by growing in the way God created us to be.

Enjoy the Lord. He enjoys you.

Lonnie