The Cave You Most Fear

Darkness is not something most of us are attracted to, nor are we comfortable around it. You turn out the lights on the outside of your house at night and it will appear unwelcoming. You turn the lights out at night on the inside of your house and you will probably become uncomfortable. We like the light. It is attractive and comfortable.

Going into a cave means stepping into darkness. Stepping in to darkness goes back to the previous paragraph, we become uncomfortable. In life we tend to be very wary of the caves that we come upon. Some caves may be more lit than others, causing us to be more comfortable in them than others. That brings us to this week's quote...

The cave you most fear to enter contains the greatest treasure. ~ Joseph Campbell

A movie came out several years ago, called "The Goonies". One of my all-time favorites. I enjoy the practice of going in search of something mysterious. During the movie they encounter a cave to go into. They were hesitant, but knew the enemy was on their heels. The pursue the cave and they find treasure, tons of treasure, at the end of the cave.

My spiritual life is one of mystery. I have no idea what is going to happen next. Who's going to call, text, send an e-mail, or even just cross my path that God won't use me mightily in that situation. I look forward to it, every day! I hope you will learn to do so, too.

As you go through life and encounter different caves, don't be afraid to go into the most dark cave out there, cause it just might surprise you and have the greatest treasure in it than all the others.