Neither Hail, Nor Sleet,

Tonight as I was leaving work it started to rain, then just as suddenly it became a downpour with full blown hail. Enough hail in Canyon Park that it accumulated on the road. As I was comfortably driving down the road in my mini-van I pulled up along side a guy on his Harley. It was obvious that this guy was uncomfortable. If you have ever ridden a motorcycle in the rain you know just how much the drops can sting, just imagine if the rain is actually frozen?

As I thought of that guy on the Harley I know that even though he ran into a little rain and hail tonight, I’m sure he will be out riding that thing probably later this week when it is suppose to be sunny. When I had a motorcycle I would ride any time it was above 40 degrees. Just because he was uncomfortable he won’t quit riding a motorcycle. He may need to not ride it at times when the road is too icy but I am sure that once the road is clear again he will be out there.

When God has called us to do something it isn’t always uncomfortable. It might mean we have to get up early in the morning to pray and spend time with God when we would rather stay in bed and sleep a little more. It may mean that we attend church services on nights after a busy day at the office when we would rather stay at home. It might mean that we sacrifice a latte or two to give an extra offering to buy toys for the kids at Christmas.

God promises to “Never leave us nor forsake us”. He never says we won’t be uncomfortable.