Be-e.

Friday, October 01, 2010
Be-e. Are you allergic to bees? I know a few folks that are, and they have to carry a small injection with them at all times. If they get stung they have to give themselves this shot quickly before the adverse reaction takes hold. They can actually pass away due to just one bee sting. I’m not allergic to bees, but I’m sure not a fan of being stung.
The other day on my school bus I was driving, almost at the end of my afternoon route with just a few kids left on board, when out of nowhere came the bee. He zipped right in one of the side windows and came right for me. Now follow me, okay? I was driving, there were kids on the bus, and we were on a public roadway. In case you’re wondering, that severely limits my options! I’m suddenly unable to flail my arms and run away like I normally would in such a situation. Yes, I said flail. Just get that mental picture for a moment. Moving on…
The kids at the front of the bus weren’t feeling especially brave, so no one jumped to my aid. Finally, a Jr. High student at the back came up and took care of the bee, forcing it out the window and the crisis was averted. One little bee made such a huge amount of chaos. Which made me think…
We aren’t called to just talk about Christ. We aren't called to just talk about church. We are called to BE. To BE is so much more than to just SAY. It’s louder than mere words. Can you see today that following Christ is about far more than using Christian lingo, or wearing Christian t-shirts or jewelry, or even listening to Christian music? It’s much deeper, and He’s called us to live so much louder, than all that combined.
He’s called us to BE. To BE the solution the world is so desperately searching for. To BE the church of God that rises up to bring the message of the Gospel of hope to a lost and dying world. To BE the ones to stand in the gap for the hurting and needy, helping them get back on their feet in the darkest of days. To BE compassion. To BE grace. To BE mercy. To BE love. To BE.
So what about you today? Turns out, a little BE can sure make an awful lot of noise and commotion…

That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
Blake

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