The rock, "Yours is not to reason why, Yours is but to do and die". Yep, these familiar words made quite a noise as they crashed into my strong willed nature. To execute orders without knowing, the why, creates for me the auto response, no way! These words were used to exhort the reader to live a life rich, with meaning and purpose. The catch, God's involvement would be necessary. God's grace would be needed to get past the, why should I....... and provide intrinsic motivation to get beyond myself.
Why should I, not compromises by way of conformity to lesser goals.
Why should I, not attain riches by less than the highest morality.
Why should I, be persecuted for raising standards to greater heights.
Why should I, be misunderstood for following a higher authority.
The peace that comes in the wake of doing, does bring some satisfaction. Now older and closer to eternity, to hear the words "well done thou good and faithful servant" have become primary, providing great energy to keep going. This of course, all depends to whom is being pleased.
Being driven by self accommodation does provide moments of contentment. The results usually yield understanding by others but are empty without having value or permanent impact. Worse, sometimes this affliction, of self, is harmful to those we love most.
Being motivated by God's grace can sometimes cause internal conflict, so the wrestling match begins, Why should I...... Initial behavior can be misunderstood, but the lasting result, lives on, with eternal implications.
The call to abiding obedience in Christ requires blind, resolute, trust in His precepts. The point of choice becomes His Will or my will. "Yours is not to reason why, Yours is but to do and die".
The question, has this rock left its mark? Guess to some degree, those who know me can now answer but it will be plainly visible after I die.
