I take a "spin" class twice a week these days. At 5:30 on Monday and Wednesday mornings, approximately 25 sleep-deprived gym rats sweat to dance music on stationary bikes. It is actually fun. I enjoy most of the music and the instructor provides encouragement and various challenges to maximize the workout.
This morning, she said something that she has said a million times before, but this time, it transcended "bike wisdom" and became fodder for thought for me.
"Resistance creates stability", she chirped. The bikes have small knobs or cranks which when turned to the right, creates more resistance, and therefore a more difficult bike ride. She often has us simulate climbing hills through the use of the crank.
She always reminds us that this same crank, when used correctly, can disallow riders to sway or bounce due to the added resistance. I have always thought the cheerful "bounce" I employ to go through life added to my charm, but clearly, this instructor is not impressed.
Resistance DOES add stability. James 1 tells us that we should "rejoice...whenever we face trials (resistance) of many kinds for the testing of our faith develops perseverance (stability)."
Crank it up, my friends, or at least rejoice when God allows life to add resistance to your journey. Eventually, when we embrace (or rejoice in) it, it will make us more stable.
Enjoy the ride!
:) Amberly
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