That's right! I didn't reach my goal. I wanted to distribute 300 door-hangers, inviting folks to Easter Worship Experience---but I failed. I only hung 220. I must admit, at the end of the day, my shins were hurting--really hurting. I was hot, sweaty, tired, and disappointed that I did not reach my goal.
But, with only a little time left, feeling the pain in my legs, I had a momentary flash-back of the video clip we had shown in church on Sunday. Remember?...the one about 'unpleasantries' encountered at times when doing God's work? In my mind's eye, I saw the 'agony' of the men changing the diapers on the video clip...the garb, the gagging, and the 'messiness' of the task. Then, I laughed. I laughed because I seemed to hear God say to me, "Now that your legs are hurting, you're sweating, you're tired, now that the work is unpleasant, you ARE doing my work and entering into genuine service."
Up until then, I was 'enjoying' the experience. In fact, I think I might have secretly said to myself, "Look, Lord! I'm REALLY working for you! Do you see what I am doing to advance your Kingdom?" But, suddenly the pain in my legs set in. I realized, "This is costing me something." Then, God whispered, "NOW, you ARE doing my work!" The thought then crossed my mind, "Tomorrow is Good Friday. Jesus carried a cross--though it wasn't fun and exciting." Oh, it pleased Him that He was doing God's will, just as it pleased me to know that I was doing God's will. But, unlike me, Jesus endured the full agony--He reached His goal. And, it cost Him something, too! He paid the ULTIMATE sacrifice!
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Next time advertise your plans so I can go too. At least a few weeks before. I'll carry you through the 300.
Thank you for all you do for our Lord and our church family. You are a blessing to all of us, and a role model and mentor to me. Keep sowing those seeds: I'm forecasting a great harvest!
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