Caught Drifting

Have you ever been so focused on one thing, that you are no longer able to operate at a functional level? This seems to be where I have been at for the past week or so. Last Tuesday, Becky went through almost 18 hours of braxton hicks or false labour. It seemed so real at point that we were ready to take the trip to the hospital at any moment. Since that day, it seems like I am unable to concentrate on any other issue for too long without making sure my phone is on me in case she calls, or checking in on her to see how things have developed if at all. Today while travelling on the subway I was in such a trance that I missed my stop. By the time I realized it the train had begun to move again. Thankfully this has only been a week of this type of confusion and it would seem that I will not have to wait too long until this portion of confusion ceases and the next begins.

For years the church focused on the imminent return of Christ as its focal point. In the midst of looking up for His return, many forgot to look out for those living around them. The church fell into an unhealthy waiting game. Things were overlooked, teachings became unbalanced and people were forgotten.

The Pharisees fell into a similar type of situation when Christ first came. They were anxiously awaiting the Messiah and for all the effort they put into looking for him, they managed to miss him when he was right in front of their faces. We need to learn from this and do our best as believers to not put all of our attention into the latest or most popular theology. All components of the Word of God are important and one single doctrine or aspect of it can not rise up to out rank the others. If there is a word that I believe best describes Jesus' ministry while on earth, it would be holistic. Jesus showed every trait and emotion, from gentleness to wrath. He served and he prayed. He spent time in lonely places as well as in the midst of large crowds. He is the example that we need to follow as the church.

Solomon writes "there is a time for everything". Ask yourself this question; what is it that I am meant to be doing at this exact moment for God? Then you can find freedom in letting the rest of time reveal itself when you arrive at it.