"Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all."
~Helen Keller
~Helen Keller
I watched "The Hobbit" last night with two of my good friends. While the film was amazing, especially in 3D, I left with much more than a smile. I found myself to be inspired.
The movie begins with a view of the everyday life of "Mr. Baggins," a hobbit. Right off the bat he has an unexpected visitor come an offer him the adventure of a lifetime. Scared and confused, Mr. Baggins immediately declines the offer and runs inside his house to where he thought he would be safe. However, later that night he finds the foreshadow of an adventure on his doorstep and inside his house before he can say no.
Thirteen (maybe twelve, I don't remember exactly) dwarves rummage through Baggin's pantry, dishes and cabinets while tracking mud on the floor and having burping contests. Baggins naturally freaks out because he is not in control and feels threatened by this unexpected company. Next Gandoff (the leader of the pack) offers Baggins a great adventure and a seemingly unbelievable role to play in the journey. Baggins refuses, thinks about it, and refuses again. He says he does not want to leave "home", the comfort of his books, his maps, and his fireplace is where he belongs, and he would rather play it safe than go on an adventure that does not even promise him a safe return, much less his life.
Fortunately, the next scene shows Baggins changing his mind, grabbing his bags and running full throttle into a life-changing adventure.
I found this first part of the movie to be the most inspiring and relatable. You see, there comes a time in each of our lives when God, much like Gandoff, offers us the adventure of a lifetime; one that will change our lives forever. He never forces us, but gently explains the offer (leaving out all the details of course,) then leaves the decision up to us. Although He has hand picked us for the journey and prepared us beyond our knowledge to thrive through it, we as humans doubt and fear the unknown, thus making for a terribly hard decision.
The safe, logical choice is to stay where you are comfortable. Stick with what you know, safe and secure. Yet the downfall to this is that you never grow, never change, never see the next level of the glory of God. The fact is, we're being selfish. We are choosing our preferred lifestyle over God's. Who knows what kind of people you could help through your adventure if you open up to the uncertain. (Check out Dorothy.) The second choice however, gives us a big huge box wrapped tightly with a bow. We know it's huge and we know it's exciting, but we have no idea what to expect. All we have is hope and faith that God will carry us through the journey and teach us to be stronger men, wiser women, and more gentle people of love.
I've seen one friend after another come to this point. I wrote a short book on my journey through this decision process. But my question is--have you came to this point? What did you do?
Perhaps God is tugging on your heart right now, asking you to leave the familiar and jump into his arms for a journey you'll never forget. Will you trust him?
Perhaps God is tugging on your heart right now, asking you to leave the familiar and jump into his arms for a journey you'll never forget. Will you trust him?
We were all designed for a specific role to play in a huge adventure, but if we doubt ourselves we are doubting the God that created us. Listen to your Lord and jump into the unknown with him. He wants to give you that exciting life if you'll let him.
P.S. For more inspiration and to find out how Mr. Baggins held up, watch the rest of the movie--in theatres now.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
"The wicked man flees though no one pursues,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion."
Proverbs 28:1
but the righteous are as bold as a lion."
Proverbs 28:1
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13
be courageous; be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13
What is God gently tugging you to do??
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