The past few weeks I have been thinking a lot about the various seasons in life.
- Childhood
- Teenage years
- College
- First Full Time Job
- Young Married
- Young Kids
- …………
In the midst of all these seasons there maybe other changes or seasons within a season that one goes through. Each of these seasons is important and they are shaping who we are.
As I begin to write this I am reminded that Ravi Zacharias stirred this thought in me a few weeks ago at Lancaster Bible College. He titled his message “A Man For All Seasons” and related Biblical content to the life of the honored Charles Fry. Charles Fry was a man of God in each season of His life. Wow, this is what I desire to be said of me. No matter where my life is stationed, no matter what season I am in, I want people to see me pursuing Jesus. I want people to see that “following Jesus changes everything” and that because of Jesus I am declaring a different way to live life.
This idea of seasons surrounds me and my conversations these days. I believe that God is doing something new in our Churches and communities. Everywhere I turn I am running into Followers of Jesus that are looking to “declare a different way to live life.” They are looking to leverage their relationships, businesses, and time for the kingdom of God. They are looking to show their friends, neighbors, and coworkers that “people matter” to God. That God’s love is steady and unchanging. The Church is moving beyond the walls and we are starting to love one another in ways that I have not seen.
Honestly, I am not sure the role that I play in these changes, but to quote the words of one of my coworkers “it seems like maybe God has called you to be doing what your doing right now.” Most days are a challenge for me. I don’t feel like I am in my “sweet spot” but I do believe that God has brought me into this seasons and I do believe that God is using me. So I say to you what others are saying to me. Keep pursuing Jesus. Remain faithful. God will guide you through each and every season.
Amen!