The Teeter-Totter

"It's All About You, Jesus, and all this is for You...  It's not about me..."  I sang those words over and over in Worship through the years.  As I was thinking about the words to this song. I realized that songs and hymns are simply  people's revelations of Truth.  So many times we sing words without having the revelation, or without owning the same revelation.  We know its truth, we agree with it, but we haven't really taken it in to our own experiences--into our own walk, just yet.  I remember, years ago, when I was on the Worship Team at my church;  singing songs and being utterly convicted.  It was difficult to hide the tears that streamed down my face while standing in front of 150 people.  There were times, when I had to kneel down, and repent right there in front of everyone, not aloud, but in my Spirit, because I just couldn't continue singing words that I didn't own.  I was grateful, that we were allowed to move under the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our Worship--whether on the alter or in our seats.  Worship was all about God!

It is easy for us (for me) to get caught up in my walk with God and what He is doing in me and through me.  I often loose sight of the fact that its really not about me. I think it is actually a balance beam of sorts.  Let me clarify:  As a visual person, I often  am given a picture to help me keep certain truths locked in my heart.  The picture I got today was that of a teeter-totter.  You know, the things on the playgrounds when we were kids.  They were just a long board with handles on each end and it balanced on a steel bar in the middle.  One person sat on each side; when you went up they went down.  It was always a lot of fun unless you were on it with someone who outweighed you and they used it to their advantage by keeping you in the air the entire time;  then it was pretty dull.  

As I thought on this picture this morning, I couldn't help but think that God far outweighs me!  And yet, He humbled Himself and lifts me up!  He takes great pleasure when I humble myself and lift Him up.  I pray, He is lifted up--He answers, I am lifted up.  I repent , He is lifted up-- He forgives, I am lifted up.  Are you catching this word picture?  I am allowed to enter in to the exchange!  Could He dominate?  Absolutely!  But His pleasure lies in not only leading his people, but being followed by them.

I remember playing on the teeter-totter.  If the action was exciting enough, it drew a crowd of other kids, who all wanted to participate too.  Sometimes we would load up the teeter-totter with several kids on either side!  The ones who couldn't fit, were often  eager to wait until it was their turn.   My  give and take, my up and down motion,  with God attracts other people!  When God is lifted up in my life and I am humble, people become eager to participate! 

If you were lucky enough to be at the playground with a parent who would play on the teeter-totter with you, it was a even bigger thrill!  The adult on one side, a group of  kids on the other.  As kids, we teamed up to try and outweigh the adult.  Everybody on the playground wanted to play--they were all jealous for what you had.  A parent, who was also willing to come down to your level and play with you, was a rare treasure indeed!  Its like that with God.  His willingness to come down to our level and get in the game with us, makes Him a rare treasure.  If we remember to lift Him up, people will be jealous and want Him for themselves!

It is all about Him.  His reputation is on the line.  His Word, His Grace, His mercy, His Spirit, His Sacrifice, His Love, His, His, His..... for all of eternity, it is all about Him.  He is the rarest, most precious treasure we have.     I wanted to share Him with you today.   Are you sharing Him?