Decisions, decisions...

I recently started reading the book Mere Christianity by author C. S. Lewis.  I have a copy of the book from 1952 that has been passed down through my family in some way or another, and the book itself has been known to be a bit of a classic in the history of Christian literature.

I particularly love the illustration Lewis gives at the end of the Preface of this edition.  He talks about decisions regarding our Christianity, and how once we decide to chose this life, we are in a hall full of doors.  At that point, we have to choose which door we will go through - whether we like the look of one, the sound of what is behind another, the smells from within yet another, or different traits of all the rest.  Regardless, we have to make a decision on what door to go through.

Lewis continues this illustration to say:

It is true that some people may find they have to wait in the hall for a considerable time, while others feel certain almost at once which door they must knock at.  I do not know why there is this difference, but I am sure God keeps no one waiting unless He sees that it is good for him to wait.  When you do get into your room you will find that the long wait has done you some kind of good which you would not have had otherwise (pg. 12).  

I was struck by this thought.  It certainly brings a degree of challenge and a degree of peace to my own heart to remember that the waiting is real, but also that it is for a good reason (of which we seldom discover until we are "inside our door").

We all find ourselves in hallways - not sure which door to choose - and not necessarily waiting for lack of courage.  Rather, we simply don't know yet which one is right to go through.  Let's do what has been proven throughout the ages: bring the question to God for His insight.  After all, He does know what is behind each door.

Cover image of my older version. :)  MacMillan Publishing Co, New York, NY