First Flight

I recently had the opportunity to spend a few hours in Kitty Hawk on New Year's Day.  We were on the way home following a few days in Buxton, NC near the Cape Hatteras lighthouse.  Short for time because it was Saturday and I had to get back to prepare to preach the following day, I was a bit anxious.  Having to paid $4 a person to get in did not help matters.  In fact, I told a friend while we were waiting for our wives, "we are not going to get our money's worth at this stop!"  He replied with "No?"  At that moment his buddy rounded the corner to my surprise.  Turns out he had just landed his small plane and my friend, Jeff, had arranged a flight over the Kitty Hawk area for us!  Awesome!  I even got the opportunity to manage the controls briefly.  Best part of the trip by far!

I was overwhelmed at the thought of flying over the area where the Wright brothers made the first flight in history.  It inspired a few thoughts on explorers:

1. They are willing to take a risk.  In a word:  Courageous.
2. They are persistent.
3. They are creative.
4. They are curious.
5. They are optimistic.

To explore means:  1. to examine (something) carefully; investigate.  2. to travel (in a little known region) for discovery.

What does your attitude toward exploration look like?  What is your desire toward discovery?  Do you hunger and thirst for the things of God?  What legacy or monuments will you leave behind for others to follow?  Will you inspire others to explore the things of God?

Make 2011 a year of adventure!  Stretch your faith.  Press into Truth.  Be available for friendship.  Serve beyond the level of convenience.  Strive for satisfaction in Jesus Christ!