Good morning, world. Things are looking pretty good from the front porch of my farm in Virginia today. I was in awe of the Touch of the Master’s Hand the moment I stepped outside this morning and after my time with Him, there is no doubt I’ll be in awe of Him all day long. Fog is common this time of year with the rise and fall of temperatures and it lingers in the lowland near the pond where the temperature differences are the greatest. Fog lingering over the farm is a beautiful sight to see BUT it comes with its own set of challenges. As long as the fog lingers over the pond, it’s impossible to see the reflection of the sun on the water…a magnificent sight to see, for sure. Isn’t that just the way it is with Life? Beautiful things on the outside often get in the way of people seeing the Reflection of the Son in our lives and it isn’t until (or unless) the fog is lifted that we ever become a walking Witness for Jesus Christ. Isn’t that the way you see the Journey of Faith too?

It’s fascinating (and sad) to see how the church has evolved over time…humble little sanctuaries with an organ and not-so-soft pews have been replaced by cushy concert halls with theatre seats, lights, fog, and coffee shops all in the name of “changing times” and “comfort”. I’ve done a whole lot of looking and so far I haven’t found even one verse in the Bible that says that God’s people need to be comfortable AND willing to modify the house of the Lord to make the flock comfortable. It takes all kinds, that’s for sure. As for me, I like barns and not-so-soft pews. It reminds me of how Jesus was born in a manger and it keeps me humble during our worship time together as I consider how and where the early church used to meet. When it comes down to it, all the pretty things that the “modern” church offers are just a matter of personal preference. If people believe they can draw closer to God because of the creature comforts then that’s between them and God. The sad part is that priorities have changed and the message of the Cross has been softened…” for the modern times”…whatever that means. The fog has settled in over many of our churches today and the importance of being a Reflection of the Son has somehow grown dim in our quest to entertain the flock.

As for me, I don’t worry much about comfort because the way I see it, Hell is the MOST uncomfortable place EVER so my focus is more on being a Reflection of the Son than an entertainer in an attempt to “save even one.” I don’t worry much about the music or whether or not it will entertain the flock because the way I see it, there is no music that has ever been written that can compare to the beauty of the Music in Heaven, so I keep striving to be a Reflection of the Son in hopes that more people will hear it along with me One Day. I don’t worry too much about “offending” with the Truth that has been softened to fit the modern church because the way I see it is if I’m a Reflection of the Son then I Love enough to Speak the Truth because I don’t want anybody to perish.

I’m a work in Progress and a diamond in the rough. I have a very full Life and I don’t concern myself with popularity. I’m unshakable. I’m unstoppable. I’m Relentless when it comes to sharing Christ. But the main thing…the one thing I am that separates me from many others these days is that I am laser-focused on being a Reflection of the Son and I’m willing to be Uncomfortable to do just that. The Day will come when I’ll see Perfection…the Timeless Throne of a Mighty God. I’ll look upon the beauty of Jesus and I’ll fall to my knees because He’s much more beautiful than I am capable of reflecting here on earth…but it’s not about me!!! His Spirit can get the Job done and His Word can do the Teaching. All I ever need to concern myself with is being a Reflection of the Son…to Live and Love like Jesus. Will I perfect my Reflection? Not even close BUT that’s the Goal and it makes me uncomfortable when I consider all the ways I fall short. So…I keep speaking the Truth that might just make someone else uncomfortable as they consider the wages of their sin and the consequences of unbelief…because that’s what Jesus would do.

How about you?