We had to get ready for service on our property this weekend since we meet out here on Labor Day. It was amazing how the weeds had taken over our parking lot. When you need an axe to knock a few of them down, they're big. The deer, rabbits, and prairie dogs are all desperately sad that we took away some of their safe home so we can once again park for services.
The rock that covers our parking lot, has been down for quite some time, but over time the rocks has broken down and wind has blown dirt in and the rock gives ways to more and more weeds all the time. Naturally some weed protection is going to have to be in our future.
My first thought s about the parking lot was a bit of sadness; why don't we put more effort into taking care of the weeds around our pavilion so we can use it more until we are on site permanently. But...and you know there's always a double take with me; think with me about something. Churches were never made for parking lots. Sure we are going to take care of ours, but the point is that we weren't created to park; we were created to be people on the move.
We have one control in our faith life and its "drive." In the Great Comission (Matthew 28:19-20), Jesus says its the "go" gear. In fact, the literally reading always assumes the community of faith is on the go making disciples. The best part about our parking lot, is that we leave it and go home...we leave it and go to work or school, we leave it and hang out with our friends. Maybe the really big weeds are just reminders that when we are on the go we are doing the right thing.
Anyhow, when your back hurts and the mower is out of gas there's something else to think about. - Alan
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