The Christian life is like dancing with Jesus. He must lead and we must follow, for only dimly can we hear the music, and the steps are beyond our ken. If we try to lead ourselves we are lost; but if we follow diligently we will learn to dance with grace. In time we might even begin to dance with flair and joie de vivre.

But as we master the steps–as we grow in holiness–so too the dance becomes harder and more complex, and often more painful as well. It is not always pleasant to dance with Jesus. But if we follow as he leads, the dance we dance will be of great beauty for those with eyes to see, and there will be joy in our hearts.