Mesmerized

Have you ever stopped to stare up at the sky? Sometimes really bad neck cramps follow, but it's always worth it. The crystal blue blanket and perfect puffy clouds are mystifying, and I can't help but stop and stare.

I'm not the only one who stares at the sky though,

                                                                                                                         "And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going, behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them.
They also said, 'Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven.'"

Acts 1:9-11

These Christ followers were stunned. And who can blame them? This event was like nothing they expected to happen, and afterward they had no idea what to do other than stare. It is in this moment of enchantment that they are awakened to their purpose. They leave and go to 'the upper room.' Here they pray and then recieve the Holy Spirit. Then they began to preach and many were saved.

These guys were forever changed. However, their purpose wasn't revealed until they began to act(this is the book of acts after all).
God has big plans for our lives, but we can't reach them unless we make a choice to move. We can stare at the sky all day, but in the end the decision to look in front of us will make all of the difference.