First of all, I don't think about it that often, and so I end up having a big hole between writings! Second, I'm not a big writer of my thoughts, so procrastination sets in (Anyone have difficulties with that? Man, I hate it!). Third, why would anyone want to read what I have to say? Which becomes a self-afflicted means of discouragement. (this is where you pipe in and tell me you love to read what I have to say---humor me!).
All in all, I guess I do have things to say, but usually they are conversations in my head and heart...not at the end of my fingertips. So, this will continue to be a struggle, but let's see if I can't make it work.
In a couple of days, I will be going to Kenya. Kenya is a place I love! It's KIMBILIO (refuge) for me! The people are warm and wonderful. Their hunger to be part of God's Word and work is fascinating to me when I compare it to what I see in most Christ Followers here in the states. I see amazing things in the eyes of the believers there! Something is taking place that I don't see very often here in the states; the Spirit of God is moving in great ways. I see people seeking the kingdom of God! I just seems to me that they WANT it more! I know this is going to be a general statement, but I don't see people needing the Kingdom of God here? Maybe that's because we seem to already know how to do what we're doing. I mean, we're pretty good at doing church, aren't we? We could probably do it without God...and therein lies the problem.
If we're going to do greater things for the Kingdom of God, then we have to get serious about NEEDING God. The proof of whether or not we are serious will be seen in the way we live out our lives, and through the changes we see in our culture. I see it all the time in other countries and cultures! Why not here? Somehow we got behind, and I don't think God is waiting for us to catch up!
Reggie McNeal says that we need to shift from looking at the Kingdom through Church lenses, to looking at the Church through Kingdom lenses! There are some good things happening here in the states, but sometimes we lose our perspective and can't see them. I'm leaving for Kenya in a few days. While there I hope to regain my view of the Church through Kingdom lenses...it's so easy to lose sight here. When I get back, I should be able to see those great things here in the states; and I'll write about them as I see them.
Thanks for your prayers! And thanks for reading what I have to say. I would like to read what you have to say in response.
A Humble Servant!
Greg
