Walkaway Tacos

"Walkaway tacos! It's a taco in a bag, It's delicious!" That is what I have been yelling all weekend long. I was selling them at the Snow Bash to raise money for the Sunday school at my church. Some people walked right up and tried it, some knowing just what it was and some just being adventurous. Some people were a little more hesitant and needed a little more convincing. And quite a few refused to try it at all, some even grimacing and shaking their heads. The most interesting were the people who finally decided to try one and then came back for seconds and thirds, surprised at how good it was and wanting more.

This got me thinking, why does it take us so long to try something new? We criticize it before we even try it. If it seems odd or strange we don't want to go anywhere near it. Is that why some people are so afraid to believe in God? Because it's so strange and hard to believe in? But then, like the ones who are finally convinced to try it, they give it a chance. Then they want more and more and can't get enough of it.

So, where am I going with this? I have had experience with both being too eager and being too safe. The trick is finding a balance in the middle. If something really seems like a bad idea, it probably is. But don't be too quick to either praise our criticize something if you have never tried it yourself. Also, don't hold yourself back. It is good to have parameters, but don’t let them hold you back from something important, something that maybe you are supposed to be doing in life.

So, the next time you hear someone yell "walkaway tacos! It's a taco in a bag, it's delicious!" don't be too quick to judge one way or the other. Think about it.