All to say that it is hard for us to build something that does not reflect who we are. I can hold so many learned ministry skills and accomplish and build much, but if my heart is full of pride or bitterness, whatever is built carries with it those sins (to an extent). That might not mean that what I build is there for “prideful” or whatever, only that the foundation becomes much weaker and unstable. Or perhaps the outside is big and grand, but looking inside is rot and putrid smells. Maybe we want to cut corners and just build something big without being pruned and moved through the crucible. But, to borrow some Star Wars wisdom…the quick and easy way is the path that leads to the dark side. Though the long and arduous path is no fun either. And while on the long path, the short path looks more any more attractive. Why not throw away principle and values if we can quickly move forward and up. But what are we really trying to build? What is the true goal? It must not be just “big” but “true” and “good”…which are so much more difficult. But time does test things and that which is good and true, sooner or later, shines through. Trust God and move step by step…
Quinby 