You may not want to hear this. Can you feel it? The summer has crested the hill and is gaining speed, rolling toward fall. In one month, public school begins again. In a few weeks after that, most college classes will begin…including McAfee, Kristy! Are you ready for it?
I remember when I was in school this was the time of year that we began to get the “Back to School” advertisements in the paper. That was always a BAD Sunday. “But wait, it’s only July 13th!” Yes, but look at the calendar. Can you see it on the horizon?
I’m not trying to bum you out. We still have plenty of summer left. But the preparation time for a season of change is always important in life. We cannot deny what is ahead, especially if it is already planned. I know that in my life, I have felt God preparing me for new things. The recognition of that preparation time and the conscious involvement in it is where a lot of growth in our spiritual relationship takes place.
I see many examples in the Bible of God laying the ground work for those he chose to do his work, preparing them for what was to come. We don’t know much about Jesus first 30 years but I am certain it was used in preparation for what lay ahead. The preparation time for Paul included deep study and practice of the Jewish orthodoxy of the day. And while he spent that time persecuting those who followed Jesus, once his passion was turned 180?, he was prepared to defend Christ with all of his being. The key is that they were not scared of the future, even the future that they saw clearly before them.
The anticipation of a moment can kill the enjoyment of the present. The anticipation of a moment can impede the things that we are to learn during the present. Enjoy your time now, look to the future with anticipation, and use the awareness of both to live your life to the fullest. One cannot live in two places in time. You will miss out on both.
Happy Summer!
Lee
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