This is so much fun

…a still small voice. I Kings 19:12

The first time I rode a motorcycle was so much fun. Mark started me off down the road, to go to the next intersection, turn around, and come back. Half way down to the intersection, I’m all the way up to second gear, 15 MPH!!! This is so much fun!! And I thought, if 15 MPH is fun, I should remember that, even when I can go 75 MPH around corners. There’s no need to always look for the next biggest thrill. There’s a thrill right here at 15 MPH.

Travis is a klutzy horse. He’s old – about 25 years. And he hasn’t been ridden for a long time. But we went for a ride and just walked. He has new shoes, and is more comfortable on his feet. I’ve had fun on other horses, going over jumps, in shows, racing in a field past all the other horses. But Travis doesn’t do that. He’s a klutz.

But a walk on Travis is still fun. A motorcycle ride at 15 MPH is still fun. Which is better, a walk on Travis or sitting in front of TV? Which is better, 15 MPH on the bike or watching the mailbox rust? How many little pleasures in life do we miss because they are not big and exciting? How many times do we miss the leading of God because we are looking for something big and spectacular, but God speaks in quiet ways? God does not live up to our expectations; we must adjust our expectations to meet God. He does not give us thunder and fireworks upon demand; we must recognize the quiet power of God in the way He makes it available.

…And, behold, there came a voice unto him… I Kings 19:13