It's happening again. Just like last time. Inadequacies revealed, cleverness despised, sacrifices are ignored, a hammer slowly falls... and judgment is passed.
I now realize a great truth: I have the ability to survive, but not to succeed. Translation? I'm good, but not THAT good.
A book called "The Peter Principle" was published a few years back. In it, the author Tom Peters explains how every person can achieve a level of success, but a person cannot exceed his or her limit. Either you excel at being a middle manager or become a CEO and fail at your job.
Everyone has limits. God made sure you were born at a certain place at a certain time with a specific set of capabilities and a specific Purpose. Go beyond that purpose, and you will know what touching the Ark of the Covenant or entering the Holy of Holies without permission feels like. (FYI: Those who touched the Ark or entered the Holy of Holies died instantly)
The Bible tells us that "In his heart a man chooses his steps, but the Lord determines his way."
If life is a stage, sometimes we have to accept being the leading actor, supporting actor or even a background character.
Greetings
Royal Priests are everywhere. Any believer of Jesus the Christ our Lord and Savior is called to priesthood. Any heart that is restless and breaks free in small bursts of grace, any soul that persists under pressure, any mind that ponders the vastness of the glory of God is a Royal Priest.
Not to take too much of the spotlight, but this blog is my part in the story, indeed The Greatest Story Ever Written - the story of God and mankind. Though the holy fire has been doused somewhat with my reunion with the world, the embers are here - with the hope that you, dear reader, might have enough to light your way. Remember, Our Lord is always with us...even in everyday moments. Nothing is so "real" that it loses its spiritual side. If you need anything, know that His Door is always open and His Light is always on. May God bless you always, my friend.
Answer the call, and begin the adventure of your life.
Royal References & Recommendations
- Websites - Godsblogs.org, Godspeaks.com, Desiringgod.org, Multnomahbooks.com
- Music - Jars of Clay, DC Talk, The Fighting Temptations OST, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Hillsong
- Movies - The Passion of the Christ, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Barabbas, The Ten Commandments, The Gospel of John, The Prince of Egypt, Joseph: King of Dreams
- Books - Experiencing The Heart of Jesus Books 1 & 2 by Max Lucado, The Pleasures of God by John Piper, The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren, God's Blogs by Lanny Donoho, Gods of Power by David M. Steyne
