Adventures Await

Dictionary definitions for adventure use phrases such as "exciting or remarkable experience." Another is "an unusual and exciting experience or activity." Another definition mentions exploring unknown territory.

When we commit to following Christ, we know the desired outcome - to become more like Christ and Heavenly Father and to have eternal life with Them. What we don't know is what we will experience during our individual journeys. That's where the adventure comes into play.

“When it is He you are following, pressing forward is the ultimate adventure.” Neil Andersen 

As we follow Christ, the Spirit is going to lead us in directions that might seem unfamiliar and perhaps even uncomfortable because we're stretching and being nudged out of our comfort zones.

This brings to mind what CS Lewis had to say about what God is trying to do with us and our lives. 

"Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.” -  C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

From a cottage to a palace. It's all about becoming and what we do during our journey to become more like Christ in this adventure called life. 

Our discipleship has taken us places we never would have guessed. We have met people and had experiences that have greatly blessed our lives. In the process our goal has been to become better people. We hope others can see and feel Christ reflected in our words and works. 

We are excited to see what is before us as our adventure continues.