Heard anybody say, “I’m not a human doing. I’m a human being”? Somebody said that to me in a staff interview, and I said, “What’s that look like?” He said, “I need to get off and pray.” “Good,” I said. “Sounds like you’re still doing something.” He does have a point poorly stated. What he means is something I have to work at all the time. Truth – I would be happy being a human doing. I like action. But just like filling my car’s tank is no fun (regardless of the price at the pump), driving is. But no filly; no drivey. Same for me. I do things that fill my spiritual, emotional, and personal tank and things that drain it. Leave off either and you aren’t much of a Christian. Why do we love one or the other so readily?
July 27, 2009
Oh, my goodness, here’s my pastor on a blog! I don’t know much about doing vs. being. Seems like that topic keeps popping up in SS what with James coming right behind Galatians. I do know that the Wednesday night Bible study was great! Never had considered the Great Comission in terms of AUTHORITY. It will forever change my witness. Then on Sunday mnorning we got to look at SAUL in a whole new light-that tall handsome man who can’t find a donkey in a flat field! But more importantly his attempts to work things in his own strength and massage them to suit his own personality. Saw more Saul in myself than I’d hoped. Anyway these summer sermons have just been incredible! I thank God for Shandon and our beloved Pastor Lincoln.