Perspectives are a kaleidoscope of color. Everyone has a little different shade on any particular subject. With the presidential election around the corner, we're being inundated with every one's political perspective. I, for one kind of enjoy it. Though some people's perspective to me seems ludicrous, I applaud them for at least having one! Some try to ride the fence of popular opinion to the point of being accused of "flip flopping".
One thing I do know after many years of pastoral ministry experience is that from time to time, we all need a fresh perspective. A new way of viewing something. I mentioned my HD television in an earlier blog. I went over a year thinking I was viewing HD. When the technician showed up and sheepishly informed me that my TV wasn't set up right to receive HD, I sheepishly informed him that I was the one who set it up. With a few quick selections from the remote, a new perspective arrived in my living room! A whole new way of viewing. Sometimes we get so accustomed to one way, we begin to have the perspective that it's the best way or the only way.
Zaccheus needed a fresh perspective. Though he lived a life of luxury, he still yearned for a fresh view. So..."He climbed up in a sycamore tree ..." His small stature (his limitations) didn't in all actuality limit him. His hunger for a fresh perspective positioned him in a place of revelation knowledge. Jesus walked into his view. Jesus walked into his house. Jesus walked into his life.
Sometimes fresh perspectives come as an epiphany moment when the light mercifully shines into our lives. Most of the time; however, we have to be properly positioned to gain a new way of viewing things.
Could I say to you today that if you have to climb a tree to gain that perspective, it will be well worth the effort. If you have to climb a mountain of obstacles to gain a new and fresh perspective, it will be well worth the effort.
One scripture that comes to mind is Jeremiah 33:3 - "Call unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know." The original language reveals that what He will show us was "previously inaccessible". Prayer provides access into the place of fresh perspective.
It seems that God thinks we might need a fresh perspective. He may want to clarify some things in your behalf. I'm sure he does. Whether you climb high or kneel low, a fresh perspective from God is a great way to enter into the new year.
Wanna meet me here in the morning?
Sam
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1 comment:
Climbing. Up a tree. You have reminded me of Jesus taking His closest disciples for a climb, up a mountain. Jesus was taking them away to pray, so why did they have to climb some mountain? Effort...spiritual sweat...hanging in there almost to the point of exhaustion. And then, it hits. Right there, in front of them, is the Radiant Christ. Not just the man Jesus, but also the God Christ. I wonder what God will show us of His glory if we are just willing to give a little effort and sweat in prayer? It would all be absolutely worth it! C'mon, let us climb the Prayer Mountain. Surely He will show us His face and let us hear His voice. I am with you, Pastor Sam!
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