"Life is a dance. God is your partner. The most beautiful steps in a dance are those that look like He may drop you." - Ryan Crowe
Recently, one of my dear friends shared this quote with me. Quotes are some of my favorite things to read - not only can they be inspirational, but they can also induce motivation or thorough reflection. When concise and eloquent, words can be immensely powerful. After all, I have read that "the pen is mightier than the sword."
Words can deeply shape the way we think. My perception of its meaning goes back to the physical process of dance. In this activity, there are generally two people and two distinct roles: a male leader and the female follower. Although the flowing dress or stunning outfit of the woman may present her as the star of the show, it is the under-credited man who truly brings the dance together.
In order to be successful, the man must lead boldly and correctly while the woman obediently follows his movements. What makes a dance beautiful is when both participants are in perfect syncopation. If God is the leader in the dance, then He is perfect - He will never err. Since it is impossible for him to make a mistake, then the quality of the dance would wholly depend on the woman.
When the woman submits to the direction of the leader, it is then that the man can lift her and execute all of the neat tricks. If the man completely trusts the woman, he will have the courage to lunge her into the air, knowing that she will trust him to catch her. Can you draw any spiritual parallels? :)
While dancing, however, let's say that this woman decided to do her own thing although the leader specifically told her to not improvise. While the leader spun her around, catapulting her into the air she pulled an unexpected move that was not in the choreography. As a result, the man is unable to catch her. She comes crashing to the stage and deeply injures herself in the process. If she had listened to the wise instructions of the leader, she would have alleviated herself pain and suffering.
Friends, we are that woman. We are the follower. Who is the leader in our dance through life? None other than Jesus Christ. If we submit to the will of God, we will be able to accomplish great things. However, if we decide to "do it our own way" pain will surely follow. We will break, either physically or spiritually. When we rely on the ultimate leader Jesus Christ - one who can never do wrong - and obey His every command, we will spare ourselves from unnecessary hardship.
Follow the Lord, faithfully do His perfect will, and He will use you as an instrument for greatness. Remember: obey the Lord, trust His word, and seek His direction. Do this, and watch Him accomplish amazing things through you.
