A Christian life is one on the go. Notice our relationship with Christ is even called a walk, not a sitting. And in His instructions to His disciples, He instructs them go-not sit and be comfortable, but go out among the people. It is supposed to be an active, mobile, engaging, and encouraging life-even referred to as a sojourning with the Lord. He then instructs us to walk in the spirit-and we see that in all these examples we are moving forward, for remember we are but pilgrims on this earth-our heavenly home awaits us, where our true citizenship is-heaven. So-o-o, let's move forward together with Jesus.
Lauren bought a used Sequoia over the weekend, and I advised her to read the owners manual. It has more buttons, switches, and gizmos, and I told her to read the manual, so she would know what they are, and take full advantage of them. I hope she does, but the book of over 200 pages can be intimidating. Compare this with the one I have for a 1966 Rambler Classic, with only 52 pages, and you get the picture. But still, it can be an exciting read.
Did you know the station wagon has a Power-Lift Tailgate Window? How about a Vibra-Tone Sound System? Heavy on the reverb anyone, can you say Crimson and Clover? Of course you can control your temperature with Weather Eye, the precursor to all modern heating systems. Unless you opt for All Season Air conditioning.
Put the shifter in D. Yours is not just an automatic transmission, but a Flash-O-Matic! And for you sporty types, Shift-Command Flash-O-Matic, where you can move the selector yourself, to simulate a manual trans, without the clutch. Cool, huh? And while Flash-O-Matic-ing down the highway, you can get comfortable in your Airliner Reclining Seat! And even lay them flat for the night, into a bed. "Hey Dad, can I borrow the Rambler tonight, I got a date..."
So here you are cruising to get your date, unaware that the Road-Control Power Steering is letting you use less effort, you may need the extra strength later, when reclining. You have adjusted your Adjust-O-Tilt Steering Wheel, and set your Cruise-Command Automatic Speed Control. So put it D, nail the throttle and feel that Twin Grip Differential spin your tires! Arriving at your date's house, assured your Air-Guard Emission System will keep the air clean tonight, and hoping your Powr-Guard 24 battery will last while parking and listening to the romantic songs it needs to play. And when it comes time to get her home by midnight, your Life Guard Safety Tires will get her there, and keep you out of trouble, until next Saturday night. "Hey Dad, can I borrow the Rambler, again...."
Did you know that there is no optional equipment with Jesus? You get it all, and yes, no extra charge. So read the owners manual-daily. So you get full advantage of all he has to offer. Some of these are lighting your path, and a light unto your feet-Guide-O-Matic. He gives us all the strength we need, via Jireh-Matic. Tired and need rest-Peace-O-Matic. Not sure which way to go-Guide-O-Matic. Messed up, and need help? Mercy-O-matic. And finally, assurance of your heavenly home-Cross-O-Matic. And He supplies these, and more via one simple source, the Holy Spirit. Think of Him as God-O-Matic. So put your life in His hands, He'll put your life in gear, and get you going. Walking in the spirit, but be ready. For life is not sprint, but an endurance race, til the end. Life-O-Matic. And you never walk alone, he is always with you, Lord-O-Matic. Now that's Grace! O-Matic!
Jesus Christ, by any other name, still the only, begotten, unique son of God. And the only way to heaven. Christ-O-Matic, buckle up, your heavenly journey is just beginning.
love with compassion-o-matic,
Mike
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