Last winter I didn't go to the promenade for awhile. I didn't feel like going. I didn't feel like the 20 minute drive. I didn't feel like walking in the icy cold wind and being sprayed by the cold waves. At that time my grandson would have tantrums when I wanted to go home because he wanted to stay longer, and I didn't feel like dealing with them.
One day, the sun shone beautifully. It was a gorgeous day so I drove to Sea Point. When I arrived, it was so lovely. The sun shone and sparkled on the sea, there were no waves, and the wind had disappeared. What a wonderful day it was. I wondered why I had stayed away for so long, why I had been so lazy. I had missed it. I was happy to be back. It was so refreshing and I enjoyed being there.
Some people stay away from church through laziness or apathy. They don't feel like attending. It's too far to travel. It's hard to get transport. They may feel unwelcome (cold in the wintry wind), people may offend them (my grandson's tantrums). But when they get up the will to come back, it's wonderful, refreshing, uplifting. They enjoy it and are happy there, and wonder why they stayed away.
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