The dictionary defines the word “Segue” as a smooth imperceptible transition from one state, situation or subject to another. Sometimes we hear talk show hosts use the word “segue” as they move from one topic to another. Segue is a good word to describe a Christian. Hopefully we are in a continuous state of transition from our selfish nature to something way more generous.
It is so important to understand that this is not an instant transformation. It is the work of a lifetime. If the thief on the cross who accepted Jesus had come down from the cross to continue his life, he had a lot of growing to do. He would have sinned. He would have hurt people. He would not have been very Christ-like – at the beginning. But he would have started a journey, a segue, to a much better person. So often we expect too much from ourselves. We start a new year like today and make resolutions about being better but by tomorrow night we discover we are still us. Hey, that’s okay. It’s a journey. I wonder how many people just gave up. Don’t.
It takes time to build quality. Architects, contractors, construction workers, steel workers, masons, electricians and other craftsmen have been working an entire decade to rebuild the world trade center. When it is finished it will be stronger and more spectacular than what was previously there. It takes time to build something great. You are so much more than a building of steel and glass. You are a son or daughter of the King of the Universe and it takes time to segue to be all you can be. Best of all we will go from one segue to the next – forever.
Written by Roger Bothwell on January 2, 2013
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