On my shelf of media books collected through the decades is one called simply…Microphones. No guessing what that book is about! But here is the amazing thing. It’s over 340 pages long. As the young boy who was forced to do a book report on penguins said, “This book told me more than I cared to know about penguins.” I think this book on microphones might tell me far more than I care to know about microphones.

Yet there is something intriguing about a book this size on just one topic. Microphones. Yes, it tells about the different connector types, and how to use the mics in different situations. But still… Three hundred and forty pages?

Part of my amazement comes from the fact that I am a generalist. I know a little bit about a lot of things. What’s the saying? “A mile wide and an inch deep.” So, to think of someone writing such a book boggles my mind.

Yes, there is something to be said for those who dig deeper than that one inch into a topic. In fact, through the years I have wanted to surround myself with people who were experts in their own areas. Whether that’s microphones, digital media, fundraising, or other things related to media or ministry.

There was a time when I thought I had to know everything about everything. Those days are long gone! As a person leading a ministry, it is better for me to see the broad picture than just one or two parts. Believe me, those who are experts are extremely valuable. But someone needs to be able to lift his or her head and see the many things needed for ministry to ensure the organization is heading in the right direction, not just accomplishing today’s job.

As the leader of a Christian ministry, there is one area where I need to go deeper, much deeper. I need to know Jesus. If I am to pattern my life after Christ, then I need to know Him and know Him well. Jesus’ disciples spent three years with the Savior. After his conversion on the road to Damascus, Paul spent three years in Arabia learning from the resurrected and risen Christ. That is certainly going deep. Someone has said Christianity is primarily a growing relationship with the infinite God who has revealed Himself through the Lord Jesus Christ. I need to ask myself, “Am I growing in my knowledge of Christ?”

How can I possibly know about an infinite God unless I spend time with His Son Jesus? So, look at your To Do list or your calendar. What time is there carved out for spending time with Jesus, in His Word, listening for His voice? If it’s not there, why not readjusted your schedule and see how the Lord might reward that time spent with the Savior?

The Psalmist certainly knew of the importance of time with God.

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.

Psalm 1:1-2 NLT

Or consider this command from the Lord found in the Psalms:

Be still, and know that I am God!

Psalm 46:10a NLT

As tempting as it is, I think I’ll pass up learning about the capacitors on a condenser microphone and spend more time learning about the One with whom I will spend eternity.

God’s best…