Well, while were driving we passed a lot of yard sales and
flea markets on the side of the road. It seemed liked we passed one every two
or three miles. It was indeed a scenic route. It was stuff everywhere. But, as
we passed one spot, there was a little boy and a woman walking back to a car.
The little boy and the woman were wheeling a bike. It seemed as if they had
just received or purchased it from one of the yard sales. In the midst of all
that stuff, it appeared that this boy had found a bike for himself to enjoy. And,
as we kept driving passed them, you could see the happiness on his face. His
face showed excitement over that bike.
Should that be us in Jesus? Yes.
No matter how caught up in ‘stuff’ we are, we should still be
able to get excited about Jesus. Just like the bike brought joy to the young
boy’s heart, Jesus should bring joy to our hearts as we understand that there
is nothing that can separate us from His love. His sacrifice for our sins is
enough to help us see through and get us through life’s stuff knowing that the
joy of the Lord is our strength.
The truth is, I am not sure if the bike was even for this
boy. I don’t know much about the situation at all. But, I do know in that moment,
on that walk, he seemed excited about that bike. No, I am not comparing Jesus to a
bike from a yard sale, but I am saying that we should be excited about Him and
know that He is there for us, even in the midst of all this stuff. Today, it
might seem like there is nothing to be excited about. You might be losing hope
in the government, friends, and family members, even in yourself. But, know
that what Christ has given us through His precious blood is something to get
excited about. There is hope in Jesus. He will give you joy and excitement
amidst this stuff.
James 1:12 ESV
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him
LRJL
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