Many moons ago I picked up a compliation of Calvin & Hobbs comic strip titled - The Lazy Sunday Book. I liked the humor of growing up and I love tigers so much - my favorite cat. Actually the truth is that my favorite is 'Tigger' of Pooh fame. Anyway - today is the first lazy Sunday in a while. Meaning I have tons of ministry to do but it is 60 degrees outside with the sun shining and not much wind. Granted the ground is still frozen - but in the sun it is great. So there is nothing more I would like to do but sit in the sun and journey the afternoon peering at the back of my eyelids.
Yet I find myself on a journey - especially after the gospel from John 9:1-41 today about Jesus healing the man born blind. My eyes have been opened to Jesus - how could I close them? I heard about the religious interrogation of the healed man and have suffered much of the same questioning lately. I met Jesus again as did the healed man. Jesus returned to console and make clear to the healed man what was going on. It was a kingdom building moment.
So I hear the call today to remain dedicated to the kingdom and not my easy chair. I hear the call to renew my advocacy efforts on behalf of the poor -so I will write and email public officials regarding immigration and gambling. I will prepare for the new journey tonite - Spiritual Explorations - with Ron Martoia. )Incidently I now have a new appreciation of 'reckless trust' thanks to Ron at the Velocity Learning Conversation - thanks Ron.)
I will someday have a chance to be with the little adventurer and his tiger friend - but for now -it is to be in solidarity and to be a change agent for the marginalized.
May the week ahead be a blessing to all of you!
