BACK OF THE PACK
Today's reading: Numbers 1-4

"So the total of all the troops on Dan's side of the camp is 157,600. They are to bring up the rear whenever the Israelites move to a new campsite." Numbers 2:31 NLT

Immediately my mind flashed back to our family vacation to the Yellowstone/Grand Teton area approximately five years ago.

We, Dale, Isaiah and I, took a several hour horseback ride up into the Grand Teton mountain range. There were about 20 of us total in the group that went up the trail that day. I was on the next to last horse.

Just like the tribe of Dan, I could have complained about seeing nothing but the backend of the horse in front of me, or I could celebrate the fact that I was involved in the experience.

I could have moaned about my position in the line, or I could look around and watch the beautiful scenery unfold at a slow, plodding pace.

I could have groaned about being the tail, or I could enjoy being one of the last left on the high ridge we visited. The quiet. The peace. The view.

Maybe, just maybe, you don't like where God has you right now. You may not be enjoying the role He has you playing. You may not appreciate the position He has you holding at this season in your life. You may have enviable feelings towards those ahead of you.

Maybe we should all be tickled we were invited along for the ride!