Day 13 - Wake up and recover your life!
Scripture focus: Once people have seen the light, gotten a taste of heaven and been part of the work of the Holy Spirit, once they've personally experienced the sheer goodness of God's Word and the powers breaking in on us—if then they turn their backs on it, washing their hands of the whole thing, well, they can't start over as if nothing happened. That's impossible. Why, they've re-crucified Jesus! They've repudiated him in public! Parched ground that soaks up the rain and then produces an abundance of carrots and corn for its gardener gets God's "Well done!" But if it produces weeds and thistles, it's more likely to get cussed out. Fields like that are burned, not harvested. Hebrews 6:4-8 (The Message)
What causes one person to grow up deprived and end up depraved and another to thrive in the midst of barrenness? According to leadership experts, it's not about techniques or style, philosophy or opportunity. People who flourish are those who have the ability to adapt, renew, and reinvent in historically significant ways.
This requires an internal ability to choose to leave stupid behind, and become a lifelong learner. Great change agents aren't the ones with the best education but are more likely to be people who are the most teachable, curious and flexible. They don't hold onto their convictions too tightly, although that isn't to say they are loosey goosey with their core values.
According to a story told in the book Wide Awake, P.O.W.s in the Vietnam war were often killed by their captors if they were seen as a threat. If they looked strong and muscular, they were at risk. But the prisoners wanted to be able to escape should the opportunity present itself. So they adapted. They studied their environment, and recalled their core values.
In response to their circumstances, they decided to work on their "core." Although their biceps weren't bulky, they were building strong core strength, something modern day fitness gurus tell us is not only a good recommendation, it's a necessity if one wants to maintain optimum health.
Producing good food from parched ground will result in getting an 'atta boy (or girl)' from our heavenly Father. It can also change the world. What core values do you need to hold onto for dear life, while learning how to flex in your expression of them?
Recommended reading: Daniel 7 – 9
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