Jesus, My Musher

Every dog in a dog mushing team has specific duties that need to be accomplished simultaneously if the goal of the team is to be reached, which is always arriving at the Musher's destination. A do team consists of wheel, team, swing, and lead dogs. The wheel dogs, positioned in the rear, provide stength and do a lot of the grunt work. Team dogs make up the general body. Obviously, the more team dogs present will lighten the load. Swing dogs, positioned behind the lead dogs, are capable of turning witht the leaders, helping to direct the team. Lead dogs are obedient to the Musher's commands and direct the team's travel. As with any team, training is vital for the overall performance. A Musher first establishes love and trust with care and discipline. When the dogs see that this is their Master, who consistently guides and provides for them, they become loyal to the Master. Dogs fighting within a team or on a run breaks the unity and slows the pace. There are also lazy dogs, who do not pull consistently with the team, this also affects the run of the race.

A dog team is much like the Body of Christ. There are individuals with gifts who do different works. There are also hard seasons in life where we are unable to run and must be placed in the sled basket by the Master. In this safe place our wounds heal while the body of Christ carries us. As long as we work together with Christ as our Master, we will move forward in the direction He desires.

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