What a great weekend. We kicked our Sunday school off to a great start with “In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day”, by Mark Batterson. I was great! Lot’s of great feedback so far.

So…

I did my morning routine this morning. However, it wasn’t so routine this time. I tried to just keep my mouth shut and let God speak this morning. You know what? That’s really hard! I wonder if it’s because it feels like uncomfortable silence? Is it because I am still not completely secure in my relationship with Christ? I think it’s multiple things…most if which has me falling short and working hard to establish a closer and more intimate relationship with Jesus.

As I prayed, I couldn’t help but think of an opportunity that was thrown into my ear over the weekend about a certain job opportunity that was a complete long shot, but would be a complete answer to prayer. Nevertheless it’s a long shot…as much as I want to visualize my answer and grab onto faith like a child clinging to it’s mothers arms, it’s hard for me to imagine that kind of favor. One side of me holds firmly to terra firma, while the other side reaches for the celestial. I am also reminded that this job might not be the one God had in mind. Yes…it might meet my financial needs, but it might be the worse thing possible for my spiritual needs.

In the words of John (Gospel Of John)…

John 1 Vs 42

“And he brought him to Jesus…”

So you know…I know this isn’t the whole scripture, but it’s the words I want to key in on here. Why? Because it’s the most important! This sentence is located in the first chapter. For Peter, this is where he meets Jesus. This is where his journey begins.

Isn’t this where all journeys begin?

As I think on a job, my life, my kids, and my church…I can’t help but think that everyone’s first chapter of their life truly starts when they are brought to Jesus. As I think of this long shot job situation, I think…”I just need to bring it to Jesus, He’ll know what to do.” All great beginnings are birthed in Him.

The answers we receive from him…well, that’s another journal…