I hate to admit it, but I keep catching myself believing I’m going to accomplish these World Race goals on my own. I walk around hot-doggin’ like I got everything under control. But the truth is, this thing is waaaay bigger than me and my capacity. I usually don’t understand the gravity of a situation until its bearing down on top of me. Unfortunately that sometimes leaves me with a false sense of control. In this case, I nicked the iceberg and then told the iceberg “I’m not scared of you” like somehow I could chip away at the whole thing by myself. I know in my head that I can’t do this alone but I keep mentally coasting to a inborn belief that I am powerful enough. It’s so obvious that I’m not though. I keep having to call for reinforcements. My pride wants to convince me it’s embarrassing. But it’s not though.
I’m getting a better grasp on what it means to be a part of the body of Christ. A community of people acting together as one organism to accomplish a goal that the individuals are incapable of accomplishing on their own.
On the World Race I will encounter people who face torment and affliction that I am incapable of handling, alone. We all know the Holy Spirit plays a significant role in this as well, but the body of Christ is called into action to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This trip and this process is not about you boosting me, or me building on what you have given, or even I go because you gave. It’s about the body of Christ working together and everyone fulfilling their roles in order to most effectively love as Christ does. I can’t wait to share that love with people who have never heard or experienced it. I believe God has equipped me with the attitude and aptitude to be the one that is sent out. But me being the person that goes on the World Race is only because in the “body” metaphor, maybe my role is to be the feet. But when the feet go, I need the rest of the body to be fulfilling its role. I can’t leave without my lungs or my tongue or my heart. These are my convictions for why I gotta go.
So if you are reading this, consider it your invitation to be a part of the World Race. I am not accepting applicants. Just bring to the table what you can, because the body needs us all. There is no limit to the size this body can grow to. Even if the smallest muscles are strengthened, the power of the system grows exponentially. Consider giving even the smallest amount to this organism and be a part of it all.
Exodus 17:12 – When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and placed it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on one side, one on the other – so that his hands remained steady until sunset.
