Maybe you are wondering why it’s such a challenge to live for the Lord and to do what is right. You have great intentions to be a devout follower of Jesus Christ. You really do want to become a student of the Bible. In fact, you’d like to know your Bible from cover to cover. Deep down you want to surrender your life to the Lord. You want Him to know that you love Him. But, here you are reading this today and you feel stuck, trapped, and defeated.

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“In Israel there is just no need for anyone to be living like that. I find it quite disgusting. Why would I give them a dime? If they’d get up off their duffs and work like the rest of us, they wouldn’t be living in that shack! If they weren’t getting hand-outs they might work. God helps those who help themselves! Disgusting and repulsive to say the least!”

Jesus Christ?? 32AD

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“But he can barely walk! Are you seriously signing him up for hockey too? Why don’t you let Moses relax a little! Isn’t Taekwondo, gymnastics, soccer, archery, voice lessons, swimming, pre-kindergarten classes, his four-wheeler, his miniature dirt-bike, little snowmobile and Sunday School enough for him?”

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Maybe you are feeling the pressure today. You can’t see the finger pointing at you, but you feel you are being singled out and the pressure is intense. Should you say yes or no?

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Some of the most unhappy people on the planet are fence-sitters. Some of the most unliked people in the workplace are fence-sitters. Some of the most unproductive politicians are fence-sitters. Some of the most discontented Christians are fence-sitters. Some of the most ineffective leaders in the community or in an assembly are fence-sitters. By the way, there is a world of difference between a fence-sitter and a bridge-builder.

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Sometimes we take special relationships for granted. We want to tell them what we think but we find it awkward putting it into words or we think we should wait for a more appropriate occasion. “They might think it strange if out of the blue I told them how I really felt towards them. Maybe I should wait for another time.”

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“Everybody else has one. It’s cool. They get to see their king in parades, riding the palace chariot. I bet the local yokels feel good when they see their king walking on the royal red carpet, with the scepter in his hand and big crown on his head surrounded by his loyal servants, bodyguards and palace officials. Best of all, it must be reassuring when war breaks out to see their king calling the shots and taking control. They must feel more confident and better about themselves. We need a king.”

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If you eventually find yourself in a position of leadership, what kind of a leader do you hope to be? If you get promoted to foreman or manager how will your employees perceive you? If you become a Sunday School superintendent or an elder in the local church or the chairperson of a group responsible for establishing a local cemetery – what will your style be like?

“Okay. Let’s get it straight. I’m in charge. You guys can have your input but ultimately I call the shots. The buck stops with me. When I say ‘jump’ I expect you to respond in unison: ‘how high?’ I mean business and I won’t be taking any guff from any of you. I don’t expect any whining either – after all, I’m in charge. When it’s your turn to run the ship then you can call the shots but I’m in the captain’s chair just now. Is that clear? Everybody understand?!!”

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“I love Jesus so much. I worship Him. I have never been this free. God has given me a totally new perspective on life. I can’t stop smiling. The pent-up feeling is gone. I’m so happy. I’m having a great time. I just praise Him and love Him and sing His praises. Like I said, I’m so happy!”

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