A few years back, my wife and I went with friends to a hot air balloon launch. It was their idea and for me, quite frankly, my expectations were pretty low. However, when we got there and saw the huge pink pig and the big pepsi can (among others), my perspective began to change. Things really kicked in when we decided to become amateur balloon chasers. We picked one out and as it drifted south, we were on a quest to see where it would land. What a blast! Through our laughter and frustrations, we had to deal with traffic lights, back roads and a few tall trees on the horizon. The key was to never let it get out of view. As we persevered, we were finally there as it landed in a farmer’s field some 20 miles away.
In the midst of the laughter and frustrations in all of life, scripture encourages us to, “…run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” This happens best when we, “fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” (Hebrews 12:1-2) The key is to never let Him get out of view. If we simply focus on the Father, the finish line will be found.
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Bruce,
As an MVNU alumnus, you may be interested to know that in April (I think), our meteorology students will be launching a large weather balloon (can expand to over 30 ft. across!) and our students/professor will "chase" it to see where it lands. We expect it to come down around Coshocton. You are welcome to join us if you like! Watch www.mvnu.edu/news as the time nears for a story about it.
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