Psalm 89:46-47
“How long, LORD? Will You hide Yourself forever? Will Your wrath burn like fire? Remember how short my time is; For what futility have You created all the children of men?”
In my lifetime I have had only one brand new car. In fact, when I was a pastor in Burns, Oregon, I drove all the way to Detroit, Michigan, to pick it up. Somehow Joyce and I were able to purchase it at a reduced price, so we now had our first (and only) brand new vehicle.
Just a few weeks after we had bought our new car, someone walked into the church following the morning service. He said, “I have some good news and some bad news.” I asked for the good news first. “The church bus did not go over the hill and hurt someone.”
With a sense of trepidation I asked for the bad news. The man sadly said, “The reason it didn’t go over the hill is that it ran into the side of your car.” I laughed at his sick joke until I saw that he was not smiling. Sure enough, the side of our new car was caved in. A young boy had slipped into the bus and took the emergency brake off. I did thank the Lord that no one was injured . . . but my new car . . . it was now ready for the body shop!
Looking back I can laugh about it. It was one of those memories that illustrate that this life we live is filled with “dents,” “bangs,” and “trials” of every sort. It teaches us over and over the truth that we must never hold too tightly to the things of this world.
At age 76, I realize that there are many things I will never be able to do. There are many “things” I will never possess. But I want to let you in on a little secret. The thing that really counts is already mine: a new life in Christ, abundant and eternal. Praise the Lord!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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