God’s “Funambulist”
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11
Our walk as endtime saints can benefit greatly from gleaning a little knowledge about this gift of funambulism. Funambulism; usually referred to as tight rope walking is an art or skill that is admired by many; but acquired by few.
God has required of us some of the same characteristics that are applicable to the funambulist. For example:
1. The tight walker must never become over confident. (Don’t get heady: II Timothy 3:1-17)
2. They must remain focused. (Philippians 2:5)
3. Must ignore the crowds of people below them. (Acts 16:16-17)
4. Carry no baggage. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
5. Maintain balance. (I Corinthians 6:12)
6. Be mentally sound. (Romans 12:1&2)
7. Assert discipline. (I Corinthians 8:25)
8. Stay physically fit altering their eating habits. (Proverbs 25:27)
Since we are called to be God’s tight rope walker in the realm of the spirit, as well as in the natural realm, we can therefore avail ourselves of these attributes.
A tight rope walker in the realm of the spirit or in the natural will only survive if they have already received the necessary preparation prior to approaching the tight rope. Our daily regimen should have no allowance for the tolerance of anything that will distract or divert us. Preparation is our endtime key! We must begin to prepare ourselves now for the days ahead.
We have within us the vital components to be that skillful funambulist. However, without the application of the above eight listed attributes, our strategies will not possess the effectiveness that will permit us to successful reign and to walk the heights that the Lord desires for us.
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.”
Proverbs 12:1 ESV
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