Why is it that we can hear something and agree that it is true, but yet not internalize it or do anything with it? Last night I had the opportunity to share with all the participants of the college mission trip in El Paso. The primary point of the talk was this: It is not about you, but it is personal.
Several years ago, I was certified in CPR and one of the things I remember is that once the situation has been assessed, the first thing you do is point to a person specifically and tell them to call 911. Why is it important to do that you might wonder? Because if you simply shout out, “Someone call 911!” it will eventually happen, but the indecision of the crowd will cost time and in an emergency, time is the one thing you do not have. In other words, the natural response of those standing near will be to look around and see if someone else is going to do it.
Is it because no one wants to help? No. Is it because they don’t want to get involved? Most likely not that either. It is simply natural to hesitate and let someone else do it.
Our Christian walk is often just like that. We know what we should do but it is just easier to wait and see if someone else will step up and take the lead or get involved.
What we have to remember is that it is not about us – but it has to be personal! We must serve others as if we do not matter, but we must live with the passion as if everything depended on us.
Take the lead and get involved today!
Clay in the Hands 
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