What I'm listening to

Some melodic haunting tunes from Hillsong. It's been a while since I listened to anything like this. The sound is beautiful, which is why I'm listening, the lyrics- beautiful but lacking a little depth. The video on youtube is full of young hillsongy-types, with long hair and eyes closed, singing about God leading them to places where their faith can grow, where they can learn to walk on water.

I look at those closest to me and I think 'it's more like- there, Lord, really? You're taking me there? Do we have to? You want to grow my faith like that? Well, if I have to, if you're sure- you may have to drag me..'

So I grab the hands of my friends and they grab mine, and they walk into their places-they'd-rather-not-go and I walk into mine, and- this is where the Hillsong lyrics get it right- we keep our eyes on our Saviour.

And I remember, a picture. Jesus, walking with his face set like flint, towards Jerusalem, towards ultimate suffering. For the joy set before him. For me. For us. The disciples, trailing behind, not understanding, saying 'Jerusalem, really?'

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

'And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them.' Mark 10:32