Understudy

Thoughts, Prayers and Words of Encouragement: Years ago in high school I was in a drama group. I loved it, we did touring theatre in elementary schools. Using familiar stories we would use music and actions to make them more real to the students. As our group grew, it was important that each main character had an understudy. In the event the lead person could not be in the drama, the understudy immediately took the role. They had to know every movement, every line, every part of the character's actions, and thoughts to represent the main actor.

Well this week my discipline has been study. So at first I was thinking, wow Lord, I am traveling this week, so much to do, I don't think I have time to sit and study with dictionaries, commentaries etc. Then that wonderful still quiet voice said, this study is of ME. You will be my understudy, watch me, intently begin to know all of my character, how I am....then begin to live as my understudy.

I have realized the importance of being the understudy and not a stand in....a stand in, has a minor role, just makes a quick appearance then they are done. An understudy learns EVERYTHING....and is able to fill the role at any time, any place with complete confidence that they have studied and are approved to take the role. WOW what a week. As I have looked at creation, devastation, broken hearts, and those filled with hope I realize this disicpline will take years!

His ways are not mine, His thoughts are not mine, and I have been a stand in for years....but now a deeper calling. A time to truly be Jesus with skin on, to have His heart, feel His pain, reach out with His love and be all about the Kingdom! Lord you are the greatest, biggest, most amazing and incredible dramatic person ever living.....so I surrender the stand in role...I desire to be Your understudy, teach me your ways O God and draw me closer to You that I may see every move and intent of Your heart, no matter how small, that I will learn and BE.....