IMBALANCED

I think balance is highly overrated. It certainly seems to be a cherished value in society today. In one sense, balance means that a negative is offset by an equal but opposite positive. Balance is a place where the middle is considered healthy and desired. When someone is described as 'balanced,' it is intended as a compliment, meaning the person is well-adjusted and stable. It describes a person who has it 'all together' physically, spiritually, financially, socially, relationally - 'balanced.'

It sure sounds like a worthy goal to seek and an attribute worth pursuing.

But beware of balance.

Jesus was constantly criticized for being unbalanced. Think about it. Jesus could have healed just six days of the week and not upset anyone. But NO - He had to heal on that seventh day, too. He could have calmly sat down with the temple leaders and logically explained His reasoning for not wanting the temple to become a center of commerce. But NO - He had to go in and act like a crazy man and upset the apple carts and create chaos. He certainly could have been more balanced.

We had communion at church yesterday. Some days I just wish we would show up and - for whatever reason - find that the preparer had replaced those little round cookie cutter wafers we use with hotdog buns or something.

And for one brief shining second, we would have an imbalanced moment.

And be blessed.