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So, in case you didn't know, I am one that see's a message in everything…literally. God opens my eyes to truth through very natural, basic things…such as a beautiful Minnesota snowfall.
I got off work around 8:30. It had been snowing all day and was a heavier snow than expected. The highway home was one that is frequently neglected…a two lane highway with lots of turns and twists…in the middle of the dark country…at night…with a strong possibility for deer. This was not something I was looking forward to.
I start the car and scrape the windows. I get in the car and as I'm leaving the parking lot, I quickly realize there will be no need to press on the gas or breaks the entire way to the stoplight which is .at least half a mile away as the road was literally a pure sheet of ice. As I was driving home, the Lord graciously taught me another lesson.
See, I wasn't going as fast as I normally do…obviously and in weather conditions like that, you can't set the cruise control. The roads were icky. They had not been plowed…they had no salt down…or sand for that matter. They were a snowy mess. I was going through the snow, unable to see the lines. The Lord began revealing to me the job of a pioneer.
See, pioneers clear the way for others so they can go farther than the pioneer ever did themselves. The road had been paved but had since been covered. All you knew was that you were to be on the right side of the road. Gratefully, there was a ditch so you could somewhat tell where on the road was. I felt like this was a great analogy of what my life has been like in relation to my calling. See, I feel like my heart is that of a revivalist. Many "well known" revivalists paved the way in the early 1900's however, since then, the road has been covered. As each car drives along the road, it becomes easier for for the following car because they can see the tire tracks and eventually they will be able to see the pavement from multiple vehicles driving over that spot. With each car that passes, they get through that portion of road quicker because they don't have to begin paving the way…they simply pick up where others left off. This is true with any mission in the Kingdom…or even in life in general.
Those of us who are natural born leaders know this feeling. We take steps into places where few, if any have gone before. We desire to learn from those above us in order to be able to go higher and beyond them, paving the way for those who will learn from us. This is no simple task. It takes patient endurance. You have to pay attention to where the road is. You can not set your life on cruise control…you must take it, every twist and turn, individually as they each come. Be patient, yet lead with confidence. Don't let your heart be troubled, trust in the One who is directing your path.
I encourage you to look at yourself. Take a minute to realize that you are a natural born leader…we all are. If you are driving a car, there is someone behind you, watching you..paying attention to you. They are observing your moves. If you slow down to take a turn, they have a good chance of doing the same because they saw you do it. Be aware of those watching and lead them in the path of the righteous.
See yourself…as a natural born leader.
