I’m barely keeping up. Which basically means that I’m not.
With Names
I see people I know, but can’t remember their names. It’s embarrassing and awkward. Then as I walk away their names come to me within 15 seconds.
After nearly 40 years of ministry, I still struggle with meeting new people and then forgetting their names almost instantly.
With The Pace of Life
Tomorrow is August 1. What happened to June? Did we skip July? I’ve traveled some this summer. Between the trips, family gatherings, church events, weddings, funerals, birthdays, and so forth, the summer has flown by at light speed.
There is more going on with people and places than I can manage.
Now Jesus
It isn’t fair to compare myself with him. He had some scheduling advantages. He wasn’t married, didn’t have children, didn’t own a home, have yard work, or need to get his cars serviced. Seems like his days were more productive than mine. And he got up while it was dark and found quiet places to pray. Maybe that’s why?
Then he had all the people with all their needs and concerns. Every day he took care of those who were:
- Hungry
- Hurting
- Deaf
- Blind
- Lame
- Leprous
- Demon Possessed
- Diseased
- Deceased
- Lost
- Defiled
- Unwanted
While daily helping the multitudes, he also had to cope with enemies, detractors, and persecutors. He was daily confronted by Rabbis and Pharisees who challenged him with questions both sincere and duplicitous. It must have been exhausting. Was it?
To Close
Did Jesus ever feel like he couldn’t keep up? Did he get tired? Was he ever frustrated by their constant wants and desires? Probably not.
Either way, I’m guessing he was good with names.
Rick Fyffe 