 We hung hammocks between the trees and began the decompression from life in the fast lane. I took a book long since set aside and began to read. It felt like bliss. Then Cathy and I began walking in the water and noticed the world under the surface. The water was captivating but I had no idea the beauty that was just below the surface. Snorkeling was the ticket! The first glance below the surface was unbelievable. I could clearly see fish, coral and a world I was not familiar with. We would see a parrot fish to the right, barracuda to the left, tangs all around us. God’s glory circled us in the ocean. But the beauty was far beyond stunning. I am not sure that words are adequate to describe all that we saw.  We spent many hours in the water exploring a fresh new world to us. It seemed that crabs, lobster, fish and octopus were all around us. How could I have missed all this for so long? What causes us to get so captivated by busyness that we miss the intricacy, simplicity and wonder of God’s creation?
I have to admit that it is not hard to do. We find ourselves too busy to go below the surface with our spouse. We find ourselves consumed in serving Jesus and not sitting at His feet. Our lives in the twenty-first century are going at a lightning pace. Life is such a blur that many things only capture our attention after we pass by. It is like riding a horse backwards. Take a moment today to take a deep breath. Look around at your life. Where are you missing it? Don’t surface later in life and realize that you have missed the best God has to offer. You should make the choice between good. . .better. . .and best. Jesus said, Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. (1) Cathy and Danny Sartin www.deeperstillmissions.com (1) The Holy Bible: New International Version. Electronic ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996, c1984, S. Luke 10:42b Copyright © Danny Sartin and Deeper Still Missions. All Rights Reserved. Re-Prints Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this email in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions.
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 A Kingdom Leader has the courage to face his own inner weakness. He has a firmness of mind in the face of needed change. What needs to be removed from your heart, mind and soul?
Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die. —G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy I Peter 2:1 says, Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. We are praying for you today. Cathy and Danny Sartin www.deeperstillmissions.com (1) The Holy Bible: New International Version. Electronic ed. Grand Rapids; Zondervan, 1996, c1984, S I Peter 2:1 Copyright © Danny Sartin and Deeper Still Missions. All Rights Reserved. Kingdom Leadership is written for missionaries and ministers serving our Lord in various parts of the world. Re-Prints Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this email in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions.  A Kingdom Leader is willing to care for others. They are not reluctant to be concerned for those who are not a member of their group. They are also not too busy to stop and help a person who has genuine need. In the realm of Jesus the poor, destitute and needy are not ignored.
Do you justify your lack of involvement in the lives of others? Who is your neighbor? Do you hate sinners and avoid any contact with them? Do you love righteousness? What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers? The one who treated him kindly, the religion scholar responded. Jesus said, Go and do the same.[1] You must be willing. Cathy and Danny Sartin Copyright © Danny Sartin and Deeper Still Missions. All Rights Reserved. Kingdom Leadership is written for missionaries and ministers serving our Lord in various parts of the world. Re-Prints Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this email in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions. [1] Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: The Bible in contemporary language (Lk 10:36–37). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress. |
Danny SartinFour decade veteran of youth ministry in churches, Youth For Christ and now is the Founder and Executive Director of Deeper Still Missions. Danny and his wife Cathy spend most of their time mentoring missionaries in Africa, Europe, Central America and North America. Future opportunities include South America and the Asia Pacific area. Archives
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