I was zipping through the drive-through window of one of my favorite fast-food stops the other day. It took me forever to decide what I wanted. It was one of those little mind battles: healthy vs. tasty. The taste buds were winning. Besides, the last time I had a salad at that particular fast food place, the lettuce was brown. Call me picky, but I like my burgers brown and my lettuce green and never the twain shall switch.

“Jus… me know… whe… you’re rea… to ord….” I’m pretty sure that meant I was supposed to let him know when I was ready to order. Between the muffly tones and all the speaker crackles, who could tell? It was either that or he had dominoes and was battling a red-headed Ninja on a motorcycle. Does anyone else have trouble understanding what comes out of those speakers? I sometimes wonder if there’s a special language spoken only in fast-food speaker systems. I think it’s akin to Martian.

I finally made my decision and placed my order. The score: Taste buds, one; Brown salad, zilch. Between the speaker crackling and the burger guilt I guess I got distracted. I absentmindedly leaned over to the speaker and added, “I’ll have that to go please.”

OK, that was a little embarrassing after I thought about it. After all, what would be the alternative to a to go order in a drive-through? Would a non-to-go order mean I would plan on getting my food, then climbing out and eating on the hood of my car before I left the car line? Did I hear Martian snickering coming from the speaker?

Sometimes a to go order is understood, sometimes it bears repeating. Look at the “to go order” that Jesus gives in Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’” Jesus doesn’t mince words when he commands us to go. He said we should go and make disciples of all nations. He didn’t mention Mars, but he does want those who love him to go to every place on this planet.

Sometimes a to go order is a location thing, as in “all nations.” Sometimes it’s a movement thing—a command to get up and get going. Abraham was called to go. What did he do? He went! It wasn’t the “where” that got him into the Hall of Faith in the book of Hebrews, it was the “how.” He went in immediate uncompromising obedience.

It’s almost funny to think about Abraham pulling up stakes and taking off when we’re reminded in Hebrews 11 that he didn’t even know where in the world he was going! It could’ve been an expedition to Mars to search for red-headed Ninjas for all he knew. God called. Abraham “obeyed and went.” Obedience first. Questions later. What a great example of faith and obedience.

It’s good to remember that when we’re immediately obedient, there is blessing. Abraham couldn’t see the path in front of him, but he knew where he was ultimately headed. He had already made his home in a promised land he hadn’t yet seen. He kept his trust and faith in the architect/builder of his permanent, glorious home. Just think about what’s happening with Abraham this very minute. His love, obedience and faith are being rewarded in ways we can’t even imagine. Radical obedience equals radical blessing.

So don’t just stand there. Go! Share! Reach out! Don’t get too distracted by life—where to live, what to wear, what to eat. Throw on something comfy, grab a burger and get sharing—boldly going where no Earthling has gone before!

Better make that burger to go.

High Heels in High Places—Walking Worthy in Way Cute Shoes takes women on a journey to those higher places in the Christian walk—with fall-off-your-stilettos laughter all along the way. Readers find “step by step” instructions in the worthy walk and what it means to seek him with heart and “sole.”