Oh, how much can change in a week’s time! Last weekend, I was deeply immersed in the
experience of watching God at work through my dear friend Carlene Prince, who
had come to share her testimony and music at the Son Broadcasting banquet. Since I dropped her off at the airport, we’ve
had Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and many of my neighbors have put up their
Christmas lights. Before the memories of
last weekend’s events succumb to the busyness of the season, I wanted to be
sure to capture some important thoughts.
Have you ever been host to a guest who relied on you, not
just for food and lodging, but for transportation as well? Then you will know that you must lay down
your own schedule, and normal routine for the sake of that guest. If this guest is a person of influence/importance,
then your time table must defer to that of the guest. This was the case last weekend. By no means am I suggesting that it was a burden
or unpleasant. I simply mean to set the
stage for a greater understanding of a beautiful God moment. Sitting in the “audience” at Abundant Life Christian Center in Belen, I had a jealous thought pass through my head. As I was watching Carlene share her music, I wished that I could be used in such a way. I wished I was more than just her driver. I must pause to say that my confession of jealousy is real, but God, in His goodness allowed me only a moment to stay in self-pity. He quickly showed me my role in His Kingdom work, and how even drivers play a very important part.
From church we went out to lunch with Pastor Barney and his
wife Sandi. This conversation was full
of life and Spirit and encouraged my heart. Through my brother and sisters in Christ, the
Lord affirmed me, and reminded me that my desires, my prayers, and my talents
were important to Him. I have no doubt
that this lunch meeting set the stage for future ministry work that only God
could have woven together.
The weekend I served being Carlene’s driver was necessary to
remind me of important principles.
First, I should never be too proud to carry out any job that the Lord
has assigned me to. After all, it isn’t
(and shouldn’t) be about me. Secondly, the
tapestry that God is weaving together with the treads of my life, may have looked
scattered and disjointed, but I was reminded that I was standing on the wrong
side of His work. What, to my natural
eyes looked like nonsensical patterns and colors, was the back side of the weaving.
Had I been in front, observing the masterpiece for what it is, I would
have seen purpose, design and artistry!
This last week, a classic movie continued to come to mind. The 1954 version of Sabrina, with Humphrey Bogart
and Audrey Hepburn, is the story of a rich family with two sons, and the
intrigue/love story that plays out with the chauffer’s daughter. While it’s a cute romantic comedy, I couldn’t
help but think of one of the closing scenes with Sabrina’s father, the
chauffer. With a grin on his face, he
gives the stunning news that he has become quite wealthy. Throughout the years, he’d listened closely
to the business dealings that had transpired in the back seat of the car he was
driving. He learned when to buy and sell
stocks, and came to learn about investment opportunities that a man of his
position “shouldn’t” know.
God needs willing drivers.
I want to not just be obedient if He calls upon me to chauffer, but to
carry out the task with a willing, cheerful heart, ready to see what I can
learn on the drive. If you have been put
in a position to serve as a support to someone else’s ministry, don’t grow
weary. God is so good, and knows your
heart, desires and giftings. Allow this season
to be one of great growth and education as you learn from those He’s called you
to drive. 
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