Read John 15:9-17
The last part of our journey together on our Team Day was a hike around Rattlesnake Point. It was here that we took in an incredible view from the ‘Pinnacle Lookout’. I then asked each member to share what stood out most to them from what they could see and each one of us had such a different vantage point. One was struck by how peaceful we were compared to the busyness of the cars travelling in the distance all seemingly in a rush to get somewhere. Another noticed how busy and active the bees below us and it reminded them of their life and how they are always on the move looking for ways to serve others. One team member was struck by just how much land we have to live on compared to the places in the world where there is so little space to sustain such a meager existence.
It was a great reminder that we all have a different perspective on life as well as ministry and we can all bring so much to the table. Other believers can help us see things that we may have not even considered or even inspire us to do things we may have not done had we tried to do it on our own.
Later on our hike we climbed a pretty long set of stairs to view an incredible limestone wall. Nathan moved on right away and began to climb the rock wall with any hesitation. He managed to pull himself all the way to the top through a crevice where he could push back for grip as well. As I saw him do it with relative ease, I thought, ‘why not,’ and I began to free climb as well. It was exhilarating and challenging at the same time and I have to admit had he not done it, I probably wouldn’t have even considered it. So, in community, we are called to lead and we are called to follow.
Jesus gave us the ultimate vantage point when he showed us what it means to love others. He called us to a sacrificial love, a love that lays down it’s own agenda, it’s own life for the life of others. He called us to follow His example, obey His commands and in doing so we would find pure joy. He also called us His friends and it is never hard to follow a friend who stays close to Jesus.
What is one thing that another person has shown you about yourself that while maybe not easy has made you better because of it?
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