I referenced "Sherpas" in the message today. I came across these people in a sermon Len Sweet published. I thought it might be good to follow up with some more information. Wikipedia has a section on the Sherpas. The section on "Mountaineering" gives insight to this unique people group.
"Sherpas are highly regarded as elite mountaineers and experts in their local area. They were immeasurably valuable to early explorers of the Himalayan region, serving as guides at the extreme altitudes of the peaks and passes in the region, particularly for expeditions to climb Mt. Everest. Sherpas are renowned in the international climbing and mountaineering community for their hardiness, expertise, and experience at very high altitudes."
Sherpas guide explorers and mountain climbers over the peaks. They know when to go and when to stop. They know when to wait and when to proceed. They can read the warning signs that may save lives.
It was suggested today (thanks Stan Shipman) that we should rename our Hospitality Team the "Sherpas". I'm not sure that will gain traction but who knows!
Regardless of whether or not we start calling people "Sherpas" what they provide could be applied to worship and God's gifts to lead us over the peaks and through the valleys of the Christian life.
Worship keeps us on the path. Worship provides warning when we get in spiritual danger. Worship calls out to those who have wandered away or gotten lost.
Our spiritual "Sherpas" could certainly guide us over the path of following Jesus.
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
stefve
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