New Shoes: New Faith

Yesterday, after returning from the ordination of a classmate to the diaconate, I decided to get off my duff and go get new running shoes, because of some problems that I thought were caused by not having enough support in my current shoes. I went in to a specialty running shoe store close by that was recomended to me by a long distance runner that was ordained last year. I went in and told the salesman that I need new running shoes for several reasons. He had me sit down and he measured my feet. To my utter astonishment, I am a size 11, not a size 9. I never knew this so I just sat there in silence. He then went on to ask me how long I have worn size 9. Of course, I have worn 9 since I was a teen. He just could not believe this. I just thought the shoe size was correct and so life went on. Thus, I had to go out and buy a new wardrobe of shoes to alievate the issue.
What struck me when I was thinking about this is that the same is true with people and Christ. They knew they were not living in an appropriate way or not happy and could not figure out why. Then when they experience Christ, all the pieces fall together and they see the full picture. The ah hah moment if you will. It is only after we are told, taught, experience Christ that we can start having a relationship. Unfortunately, so many people do not even know Christ or experience him in their life. This is why living out our faith 24/7 is so key. It is only after we experience Christ ourselves or through another that we realize what we are missing, mistaken on, never knew or how much we need Him. I never knew what a proper fitting shoe is, It is my own fault, but now I know and had to change my whole shoe wardrobe. It was not cheap, but to continue having foot problems was not worth it at all so I changed all of them at once. Once you authentically experience Christ, all you want is to be in complete relation and you jump feet first.
Just what hit me today. All because of misfitting shoes. You never know when Christ will strike!