Flying on an airplane is a claustrophobic affair. The best seats are close and confining. The affordable ones are little better than being sardines in a can.
For those who fly frequently, the choice of a window seat or aisle seat is vital, because to move about the airplane once it is in flight is difficult at best, and impossible at times.
So, what do we choose? Window or aisle?
The window seat allows a view outside the cabin, control of the shade, and the chance to remain as undisturbed as possible. The aisle seat is closer to the drink cart, makes it easier to get the attendant’s notice, and allows for easy access to the restrooms.
Window or aisle? If we are at the window, we are dependent on someone else’s largesse. If we are on the aisle, we are the one in control.
Not being in control can be very difficult. Even Jesus wrestled with turning over control of his life to the Father. Let’s see which seat Jesus chose:
Matthew 26 tells the story of Jesus’ betrayal. Three times during this passage, he pleaded with his Father for the aisle seat. Jesus did not want to face the horrors that were coming his way. Judas was arriving to betray his Master. Jesus knew he would be arrested, flogged, and nailed to a cross. Jesus wanted an easier way. The aisle seat looked pretty good to him at that point.
Yet, in the end, he was able to say, “Your will be done.” Jesus took the window seat.
What about when God tells us no? Do we fight him for a place on the aisle? Or do we accept his answer, saying, “Your will be done,” as Jesus did?
Window or aisle? Whichever we choose, we have to make sure we let God remain in control.
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