Going for the Long Haul

25 April 2010

The curse of the modern world is that of wanting everything quick, fast and easy.
We have instant coffee, instant dinner and instant photographs.

From instant face lift to easy 1-2-3 diet, advertisers entice us with guaranteed formulas to meet all our needs and desires.

With little effort and almost no wait-time, we are accustomed to a culture that focuses on results and cares not for the process.

Christians are buying into this instant culture without realising it.

We want quick church growth, fast methods of evangelism and easy discipleship. But this quick, fast and easy way is contrary to Christian concepts of growth.

God doesn’t cut corners when He comes to pruning His child. Like a craftsman cutting a diamond, God patiently roughs off the edges; taking His time to ensure that the light and brilliance is shining through the angle before deciding on His next action. God takes His time and He is in no hurry as He sets His mind to perfect us.

Christianity is for those who have decided to go for the long haul. Those going for the long haul will put in the hard work, wait for the outcome and stay till the end.

Those who desire instant quick-fix and results need not apply.