Change Channels

It is primarily men who are accused of constantly changing channels. The root of this "channel surfing" is the search for something more interesting, forsaking the boring. Why is it then the search ends on sports, hunting, or weather?

God wants to use all things in our lives as channels of His love and grace. Sometimes we miss current opportunities for service and growth while we're waiting on a "bigger boat." Oswald Chambers writes, "The greatest hindrance in our spiritual life is that we will only look for big things to do. Yet, Jesus took a towel and began to wash the disciples' feet. (John 13:3-5)" In retrospect, some of the best moments for teaching my children spiritual truths were when something very ordinary happened in their lives. God is in those moments for all His Children -- when the car stalls, when the plumbing backs up, when the bank calls, when the sun doesn't shine, when wet clothes need to be dry, when loved ones aren't loving, when we can't blink away the tears. Although less thrilling, those are the times we find God strong and His promises true. We must hear His Call in these times for humble submission to divine engineering. See God's Grace and Boundless Love in the routine and the common. There is nothing boring or mundane in a life surrendered to God. Is it time you changed channels?