Sitting at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and the PCH in Malibu is a Von's with a patio overlooking the ocean. And on this afternoon, as we sat drinking our Coke with the latte crowd, our view of the afternoon sun on the Pacific was beautiful. With the sun hitting the blues, it created so many hues that they were difficult to take in. Just tilting your head a bit caused a whole new spectrum to appear, and the light show on the Pacific that afternoon was incredible. But in contrast to what God offered that afternoon, were the cars sitting at the light on PCH waiting for it to turn green. With some 30 cars waiting, they were all black, white, or shades of grey. In a complete contrast to the ocean, these cars were boring. They were almost depressing to look at, so we cast our eyes back upon the ocean. And even to these color blind eyes, I may not know all the colors I see, but give me color anytime.
Before this generation of drab colored vehicles, we had colors. Blues, reds, greens, yellows, and variations on all those themes, colors giving personality and life to what we drove. Colors with names, just to share a few from the 55-57 Chevy color charts. Colors that would liven up any plain sedan, and give it the illusion of the reddest of convertibles. Poetic colors, romantic colors, bright and alive colors. Gypsy red, India ivory, Dusk pearl, Sierra gold, Nassau blue, Crocus yellow, and Laurel green-a color pallet that even the names spoke excitement. And as late as 10 years ago I even had a truck painted Atlantic Bright blue metallic clearcoat. Maybe the prettiest blue ever-definitely way ahead of anything at that Malibu intersection that day. Colors that told about us, that gave us life, and helped us stand out from the crowd. Colors that gave life,and boy do we need more life and color today.
God is light, and that is where color comes from. Reflecting through a glass as in a prism, or reflecting off the ocean, or watching a New Mexico sunset, these all reflect the unending color range that God has available. No blacks or grays-but real color. As shown via Mr. ROY G. BIV. The colors of the rainbow-red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. But with millions of hues in between when God shines His light on them. Which leads me to the question, what color is your God? What light of God's shines out from you? Is it the colors of the rainbow, with all the possibilities in between, or are you shades of gray? Is there color to your life, or just the background of daily life? For what shines in you, reflects what will shine out of you. Do you want more God in your life? Get ready for more color. Do you really want Jesus to be Lord of your life? Get ready for colors you have never seen before-a spectrum of love that no artist could duplicate. Colors with names that reflect who God is, and who you are. The colors of love, joy, peace, and patience. Blues that relieve the blues. Kindness, goodness, and meekness. Greens that reflect a truly green environment, not just an ecological slogan. Reds that glow from the heart, and yellows that give light to the darkest day. Colors-a message from God long ago via a rainbow to Noah, and a reminder that He is beauty and light-no darkness at all!
Today may be the crocus yellow morning you are looking for. Or that Nassau blue afternoon you so much desire. A gypsy red evening may be awaiting you, but only in God will you see all the colors of life He has for you. Only through His eyes will the infinite color spectrum be available, and visible. So trust and try it God's way today. You may be a four door sedan in life, but let the colors of the gospel show you off as the red convertible you long to be. A world with and of color, provided by Jesus Christ.
What color is your God? All the above colors and more. Colors that you will never see if you don't know Him. Maybe there is a reason hearses are black. So let your light shine wherever and whenever and whatever you are driving. Or riding. And remember that even on the cloudiest day, just on the other sides of the clouds is the most beautiful blue you can imagine. Let Jesus reign in your life-He is truly the colors of the day!
love with compassion,
Mike
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