Monday, February 7, 2011

Perfect Fit

1 Samuel 17:39
“David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. ‘I cannot go in these,’ he said to Saul, ‘because I am not used to them.’ So he took them off.”

Over the weekend, we hosted six ladies to our humble abode. They were all mothers taking their much needed break from their cribs and careers. It was my chance too to realize my new-found dream of providing a ‘haven of rest’ for my Manila friends. Last November, we welcomed in our first two guests and it was a delight. Two months after, and with six appetites this time, I know it would be a challenge, but a good one.  I decided to treat them with freshly-baked, banana bread for their Sunday morning breakfast.  I did this recipe in muffin cups with my family before and it was superb. When the allotted 30 minutes was up, the smell was ‘oh-so-good’, but the look was ‘oh-what’s-that?!’ The crust was perfect, but the core was panic-strikingly unbaked. Ask every Martha and they’ll tell you this was worse than any natural calamity. I literally prayed for a miracle, and yes, I saw one: the mothers became considerate eaters, hahaha! Lesson learned: Muffin recipes are not advisable in Pyrex squares. It is not used to them.

When Saul dressed David in his own tunic, I think it was like my muffin naming itself as bread. It wouldn’t fit and it will not work. A slingshot requires some sort of lightness for speed thus making the armor more of a hindrance and best thrown off. Of course, we could try to work around it, push all limits possible, hoping for some divine intervention. But that’s not how the Spirit works. He equips those He called and He empowers those He equipped.  Do not desire the eye’s work when God has arranged you to be His ear. In His grace, He might extend your borders in time, but never in a flash. He designed nature to go through processes. David soon learned warrior stuff when he entered Saul’s army.  But for now, his one-on-one encounter with the lion and the bear is enough mustard seed for this mountain to move.  

Joseph couldn’t do Egypt state affairs if not for his humble beginnings in managing both Potiphar’s household and the prison cell. Peter’s (the fisherman) three years discipleship class with Jesus prepared him to be a great preacher in the early church. I will remember my baking lesson today so that in ten years, I can serve you Cebu’s best bread ever, naks! Meantime, we can be good stewards with what seems to be little things. God is most glorified not in the massiveness of our gifts but in the maturity of applying faithfulness to it.  We don’t just attempt great things for God. Our cue comes from Him. He will tell us when it’s time to upsize, and it will be a perfect fit.
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Perfect Fit

1 Samuel 17:39
“David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. ‘I cannot go in these,’ he said to Saul, ‘because I am not used to them.’ So he took them off.”

Over the weekend, we hosted six ladies to our humble abode. They were all mothers taking their much needed break from their cribs and careers. It was my chance too to realize my new-found dream of providing a ‘haven of rest’ for my Manila friends. Last November, we welcomed in our first two guests and it was a delight. Two months after, and with six appetites this time, I know it would be a challenge, but a good one.  I decided to treat them with freshly-baked, banana bread for their Sunday morning breakfast.  I did this recipe in muffin cups with my family before and it was superb. When the allotted 30 minutes was up, the smell was ‘oh-so-good’, but the look was ‘oh-what’s-that?!’ The crust was perfect, but the core was panic-strikingly unbaked. Ask every Martha and they’ll tell you this was worse than any natural calamity. I literally prayed for a miracle, and yes, I saw one: the mothers became considerate eaters, hahaha! Lesson learned: Muffin recipes are not advisable in Pyrex squares. It is not used to them.

When Saul dressed David in his own tunic, I think it was like my muffin naming itself as bread. It wouldn’t fit and it will not work. A slingshot requires some sort of lightness for speed thus making the armor more of a hindrance and best thrown off. Of course, we could try to work around it, push all limits possible, hoping for some divine intervention. But that’s not how the Spirit works. He equips those He called and He empowers those He equipped.  Do not desire the eye’s work when God has arranged you to be His ear. In His grace, He might extend your borders in time, but never in a flash. He designed nature to go through processes. David soon learned warrior stuff when he entered Saul’s army.  But for now, his one-on-one encounter with the lion and the bear is enough mustard seed for this mountain to move.  

Joseph couldn’t do Egypt state affairs if not for his humble beginnings in managing both Potiphar’s household and the prison cell. Peter’s (the fisherman) three years discipleship class with Jesus prepared him to be a great preacher in the early church. I will remember my baking lesson today so that in ten years, I can serve you Cebu’s best bread ever, naks! Meantime, we can be good stewards with what seems to be little things. God is most glorified not in the massiveness of our gifts but in the maturity of applying faithfulness to it.  We don’t just attempt great things for God. Our cue comes from Him. He will tell us when it’s time to upsize, and it will be a perfect fit.