When I was a kid me and my brother looked forward to The Dukes of Hazzard every week. We would sit on the floor and laugh as the Duke boys pulled another one over on ol’ Boss Hogg and Roscoe P Coultrain. After spending a week with my brother some of those memories came flooding back when I saw a rerun over the weekend. (why is it shows that were so cool when you were a kid are so CHEESY now?) Anyway, watching the show I saw something that reminded me of some things I am going through right now in ministry.
Roadblocks are just an opportunity to show off.
An iconic scene in television is when the General Lee is being chased by the sherif and they come up to what would seem to be the end of the road…but no. You hear that confederate car horn and the car jumps whatever roadblock seems to be there. The Duke boys…and the car always in tact.
In ministry, if you are growing you are going to hit some roadblocks. That is part of leadership…reaching a ceiling and adapting so that you raise the ceiling. When a roadblock comes my way I handle them pretty much the same way the Duke boys did…
1) I freak out…cmon you saw their eyes…they got big as saucers. When roadblocks come my first reaction is to freak a bit and pace.
2) I pray…as I am sure those boys did as they approached the 15 foot pile of dirt (that aways seemed to be in the form of a ramp).
3) I press the gas…the worst thing you can do is stop. Come up with a direction and GO FOR IT! If you have sought God he is always looking for a way to show off. Just make sure when you are on the other side that you give the Glory to Jesus.
What roadblocks are you dealing with and do these steps help you at all? Let me know.
Sean Rheaume 