Long before Joseph Lucas, reinvented darkness for many a British motorcycle
rider, God had said "let there be light." And since He is light, He spoke with
great authority. Which sadly poor Joseph L. when trying to improve upon, became
known as "the prince of darkness." And why it is rumored that the English drink
warm beer-Lucas refrigerators. But God gave us light not only so we could ride
at night, but so we can see during the day. Ever notice the light fades when a
cloud gets between you and the sun? How many mechanics, after dropping a screw,
ask for more darkness, so they can find it? Or how many of us have come to hate
the new style light bulbs, that not only cost more, but give less light? And
can only be manufactured off-shore, aka not in the US of A. Once again, trying
to improve on what God called into being, and the reinforcing the legend of
Joseph Lucas.
A few years back, while staying at the cottage next to the Flight 93
Memorial Chapel, Fr. Al called and told us to look at the light beam shining
from the chapel. A multi-million dollar beam of light shone into the skies, so
bright it gave the illusion of reflecting off the heavens. Impressive, and
reverent. But an interesting thing occurred when we tried to photograph it-it
doesn't show up on film. Yet we know it is there-where have seen and
experienced it. And again, a loving God reminded us of the Holy Spirit-you know
He is there, but you can't see Him. He doesn't show up except in the heart of
the believer-which you believe by faith. Now I can see why Fr. Al left it on,
and was so excited for us to see it!
In yet another instance of light, I have found that the faster you ride,
the shorter the beam of your headlight-although I have never tried to outrun it,
fear kicks in long before I run out of speed, if I am going 60, or 45, or 80,
and the light gets shorter-will I outrun light? At 386,000 feet per second, why
at 60 mph or 83 feet per second, does light get shorter? Joseph, do you know?
And again, who figured out how fast the twinkling of an eye is? I read that it
is 1/240,000 of a second-again the speed of light. Consider that when you think
you will still have time to turn to Jesus when you hear the trumpet announcing
the rapture. And sound only travels at Mach 1! Is it possible God is trying to
tell you something? Who would know light better than He who is light?
So, where I is my walk with God? How do I tell, before others tell me?
Think of your shadow, where do you see it? Is it behind you-then the light of
God is in front, with you following. Is it in front of you? Then you are ahead
of God, His light behind you, it is hard riding into the shadows, or into the
dark. But what if there is no shadow at all? Then you are truly immersed in
God, for His light surrounds you-and no matter which way you go, you are in the
spirit-led by God! That is why we walk with-and He walks with us. Remember
Adam, in the garden...it took light, before darkness entered in.
A good reminder when you wish to share Jesus. We are told we are the light
of the world-but only when God, again who is light, shines out of us. So let
Him shine-keep your high beams down-no need blinding someone who cannot see by
barraging them with your lack of control of spiritual knowledge. Let God be
that light, and discover with His leading you can see the path, since He is a
light to your feet. Too bright-you get reflections. Not enough-darkness. Not
abiding in His light-shadows. Close your eyes and think about that a minute.
Now open them into the brightness-it takes a few seconds to acclimate, to
regain your sight-your words, although well meaning may have that effect on
others. God's love won't.
Something to consider next time you can't find something, or drop that
part, or can't see where you are going. Put down your flashdark, and follow
God's light. You may not see where you are going at first, but once you see
where you are, you can follow better, where the light leads. And let Him guide
you...out of darkness and into His light.
How will you know...there was a time that only the shadow knows! Better
yet-ask God! The source of the light that He is. Is it a coincidence that
people notice our bikes more when our headlights are on?
love with compassion,
Mike
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