Wanderlust
Have you ever been hiking through the woods and couldn’t wait to get to the next clearing? Have you ever seen a mountain you just had to climb? Then you may have been experiencing what some would call “wanderlust.” Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to wander or travel the world and can be expressed through an intense urge for self-development by experiencing the unknown, confronting unforeseen challenges, getting to know unfamiliar cultures, and ways of life or behaviors.
Hebrews 11:8-10 [Urged on] by faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went forth to a place which he was destined to receive as an inheritance; and he went, although he did not know or trouble his mind about where he was to go.9 [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary resident in the land which was designated in the promise [of God, though he was like a stranger] in a strange country, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs with him of the same promise.10 For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has fixed and firm foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God.
What would have happened if Abram had of disobeyed God and remained where he was, and as he was? We would be missing the greatest event ever to intersect human history – Jesus!
This morning Oswald Chambers stated: Are you thirsty, or complacent and indifferent— so satisfied with your own experience that you want nothing more of God? Experience is a doorway, not a final goal. (My Utmost For His Highest)
Imagine going to the base of Mount Everest and ignoring it, or traveling to the Grand Canyon, and taking a nap. Imagine someone traveling all the way to the beaches of the Great Barrier Reef only to remain on its shores building sand castles. Imagine being brought to the feet of Jesus only to say “I’m satisfied with my own experience and I want nothing more of You?” But, unfortunately that’s what many choose to do remaining tethered to the dock of their salvation experience, refusing to wade out into the depths of the River and Ocean of God’s Holy Spirit.
That day you surrendered to Jesus should have been the scariest event in your life. (Have you ever really, surrendered?) In that moment you made a commitment to let go of the keel of your life’s ship, and let Him take you out into the depths of the unknown. You did it then – who snuck up behind you and tethered you back to the dock? It’s time to unfurl the sails of your life, loose the ropes of familiarity and comfort, and let the wind of God’s Spirit blow you to worlds unknown.
