So last Sunday my preacher talked about a really good point concerning fellow Christians that I take to heart more than I thought I would. As I sat and thought about what he talked about over the past week, I kept drawing lines that pointed straight to me at this point in my life.
When I first saw the sermon title I actually had a different view…a negative view of what he might be talking about. Usually as Christians we think… don't get caught in worldly things..dont be pulled along with what everybody else is doing and walk your own path…yes walk alone..it hurts and its not fun but in the end you will be rewarded. It's not a very comforting thought, that sometimes..okay let me rephrase… you will ALWAYS be faced with situations that lead you to walk alone(but with God) at some point in time. Yes it is comforting to know that some day we will be in heaven rejoicing…but I"ll be honest.. being human and an emotional woman.. I want comfort in the present time. And somebody telling me I'll be on the road with no other humans walking beside me, it hurts ..be honest…it hurts.
Fortunately, this is not what my preacher was referring to. He was referring to being caught up in a draft with other Christians and not walking alone at all!! Let's face it..everybody has pride and it is hard to ask for help when needed, but you CAN NOT go through this life and do everything by yourself… Fellowship of Christians is a need..no a MUST! Asking for help or not being the leader of the pack is not a weakness.
There are times that you will be called to let others be caught in your draft… have you help and pull them along as well.
I really loved this perspective of being caught in the draft and most of all..it is positive!
He used the scenario of bike riders…they race together in one pack because the draft helps each racer gain speed more than they would as an individual. You gain much more by fellowship and allowing others to help you and vise versa.
I think this is the perfect lesson and thought to carry with me as I embark on this amazing race for a year with 70 other people. Pride will have to take a backseat and fellowship and compassion will need to lead the team.
Please pray that each one of my team members and I can keep this in mind as we travel the world together. Working as a team and being caught in the draft together is what is going to benefit those we are trying to reach the most. "Where two or more are gathered..there I will be also."
Dios Los Bendiga!
