In the movie the two main characters run for different reasons. Both run to win, but one wants to win to prove something and to prove himself. The other wants to win for the glory of God.
In the film Eric Liddel is talking to his sister about why he runs. He says, "God made me for a purpose, but He also made me fast. When I run, I feel His pleasure."
This got me thinking...when do I feel God's pleasure?
I feel it when I worship Him. I feel it when I listen to a friend who is hurting. When I empathize--weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice. When I love well. When I encourage someone.
All of those things seem to be more about who I am than what I do. I don't know that I feel His pleasure when I write. Of course that doesn't mean He isn't pleased. Perhaps I'm just not paying attention.
When do you feel His pleasure?
Kay,
ReplyDeleteI feel His pleasure when the Holy Spirit directs me to do some thing for a person at a moments notice. Many times I don't even know the person. These times are a blessing to me from God.
I feel His pleasure when I'm tempted to do the wrong thing (usually be unforgiving or speak angrily at someone) and God speaks to me and I change my behavior. Those are hard times and I feel His pleasure that I listened to Him and did the right thing.
ReplyDeleteI love that line Kay. I don't remember much of the movie, but I remember that line. So good.
ReplyDeleteI feel his pleasure when I write and when I reach out to others.