Continually in American sports (due to different seasons) we are in the middle of the phenomenon known as the "coaching carousel." One of the topics that sometimes impacts the hiring process, perhaps preventing the hiring of a tremendous candidate is the question of power/authority. Many coaches want more power/authority over the operations of the organization. It is normal for man to want a better position; we welcome raises and promotions. Sometimes the promotion brings a better life, sometimes only more trouble. Some days we wish that life could be easier, perhaps a "walk in the park."
Many times the Word of God presents us with a paradox in the Christian life. One of the desires of God is that we live a life of submission. While life is not going to be easy, much of the pressure is relieved when we understand that our responsibility is simply to obey. We must willingly submit to the will of the Father. The paradox in the Christian life is that God also wants us to submit one to another. So, we must surrender our own wishes and desires even as we naturally want everyone to help satisfy our wishes and desires. Though we want what we want, we should seek to help others get what they want. At the same time, God wants us to want what He wants. He has informed us that our way is not His way. In the gospels, Christ stated that the first shall be last, and vice-versa. God wants us to serve others even as we serve Him, indeed, we serve Him through serving others. God expects us to use the skills that He has given us, but to do so by serving. We yield our rights and live as servants of the King. How is it a walk in the park, as He may lead us through times of difficulty and trial? We have the God of all who knows all as our guide through life. We do not need to try to second-guess Him, but rather humbly obey. We need to spend time with Him that we might discern His will, but we simply live each day according to the principles found within His word.
We have dreams and aspirations, but the desire of our heart should be to please God. We should strive to use our skillset to minister to others. Just as a child may go for a walk in the park with his father, holding hands as they walk, so we can go through life with the same sense of peace and confidence. Whatever we face, wherever He leads us, God has promised to be there with us. We can trust Him; we only need submit and obey as we follow Him while walking in the "park."
We have dreams and aspirations, but the desire of our heart should be to please God. We should strive to use our skillset to minister to others. Just as a child may go for a walk in the park with his father, holding hands as they walk, so we can go through life with the same sense of peace and confidence. Whatever we face, wherever He leads us, God has promised to be there with us. We can trust Him; we only need submit and obey as we follow Him while walking in the "park."
