Weeds in my yard
Okay, random thought but I've been thinking about the weeds in my yard since I pull several of the green, leafy sprouts that seem to pop up everyday. With all of this rain it's been a great season for them. Looking for a better strategy I started thinking about their sources and how I can prevent more and more weeds from popping up today, tomorrow, months even years from now.
My best idea is a united attack in every yard in my neighborhood. Why? Because I realize I'm getting plants from sources I've never seen. Some seeds are spread by the wind and others by birds so it seems futile without a cooperative effort. So, how do I get everyone to join me? Can you imagine me walking door to door to ask people to join me in my fight against dandelions?
In the midst of my "dilemma" I'm reminded of the church and its mission. For the kingdom to advance we must work together toward a common goal. Instead of attempting to convince our neighbors "weeds" are bad we have a bigger mission. There is a lot of talk about knowing our mission and many know it but few go beyond knowing it. I came across this verse in Hebrews, "the message they heard was of no value to them…" How do you value your mission? Does it require daily action? Does it occupy your thoughts in various settings and circumstances?
A church that knows and values its mission is a powerful thing. Individually our lives take on purpose and then together we change the world faster than you can weed your neighbor's flowerbed.