In the beginning God created roads, and saw that it was good. He then
created motorcycles, to ride the roads, and for six day enjoyed the roads He had
built. On the seventh day He rested, and planned more roads and more trips.
But He felt alone on His rides, so He created man in His image, and they rode
together each day. But as the universe spread, God had less time to ride with
the man, Adam, and created woman, Eve to ride with him. They would all still
meet each day, but soon after Adam and Eve would go out on their own. God
provided new bikes and new roads every day, with only one provision. Stay away
from a certain road, it will cause trouble, and death. And for awhile they did,
until one day Eve was tempted by the devil, who twisted God's words to make them
sound true. She headed off on this forbidden ride, and saw things that not only
scared her, but excited her too. She found once she had started she couldn't
turn back. She saw things she shouldn't, and didn't want to see, but yet felt
like she had to share them with someone, and couldn't with God, for He had told
them no. So as Adam listened, he too became curious, and as his interest
grew, the threat of losing the love of his life, his ride and his riding, he
followed her.
But something changed them on this forbidden ride. Riding wasn't as much
fun anymore, now it felt dangerous. They actually thought they might crash,
something never considered before. When they got back they noticed they were
naked, and Adam decided to kill and make leather for them, "just for protection
in case we fall," which they already had. He made both of them chaps and
leather jackets, and weren't sure what God would think of their new outfits when
they meet the next morning. They had killed to make the leathers, something
never even thought about. They had shed innocent blood to cover their sin. But
leather only can cover and protect you from so much. So they tried to hide from
God, who questioned them, and they admitted to riding this forbidden road. This
hurt God very much, as He enjoyed riding with them, but He was honorable to His
word. No longer would they have great paved roads, but only dirt roads. No
more new bikes, they would be forced to use the old ones, which would soon wear
out due to the rough roads. And they were forced to ride alone, as they had
disobeyed God, and couldn't face Him. Although He never left them, the
relationship changed. Riding would never be the same again.
As the roads got worse, the bikes wore out. And as newer riders were
interested, no new ones were available, so they had to repair them. They
developed forks and shocks to deal with the rough roads, and soon many just lost
interest-horses won out over horsepower. Roads were no longer fun, but
functional, and many riders just didn't or couldn't any more. A minority was
left to ride out of once had been a majority.
As the people became despondent, and even more rebellious, God sent them
Moses to give them a set of rules to live by-the Ten Commandments. Six for
relationships with to deal each other, and four with God. He hoped they would
change, and could all ride together again some day, but they rebelled even
more. And added more laws, which brought more rebellion, and pushed them
farther from God, and the roads He had created for them. Soon the roads were
dangerous to all. But some were hard core, and still rode, and still sought
after God, they knew He hadn't forgotten about them. They hoped His promise of
a savior to reunite them with Him was soon, and that all would be on two wheels
again, just like it had been in the beginning. But due to the hard hearts of
them, it took thousands of years of patience, and soon those who rode were
considered outlaws, and persecuted for their belief. Black leather became the
outfit of outlaws, and anyone who rode was an outlaw. But never losing sight of
God sending for them, and rescuing them, they continued to look for His return.
To ride with God again.
Hope came to them in the form of a carpenter from Nazareth, not really a
bike town. He came into town, Jerusalem, just as prophesied, but riding on
moped, instead of a dresser. Humble, with no chrome, He would be the way back.
How could a moped rider change the world? God had sent His only son, Jesus, to
show them the way back. It was about the rider, not His ride. To be the way,
and truth, for all who rode, and those who chose not to. To shine on the right
path so they could follow. But this upset the non-riders, who turned to the
government to have Him dealt with, to put Him away. "We can't have all these
leather jackets, they'll upset our way of life." They turned against His club,
His 12 disciples, and some of them fled too-but only temporarily. And as the
prejudice grew towards Jesus and those who rode, they called on religious men,
telling them He was a threat to them too. But during His public trial, He was
found innocent. Yet the crowd screamed for His blood, and Pilate finally gave
them a choice of who to crucify-a political dissident or Jesus. One guilty, one
innocent, before man and God. It looked like no one would ever ride again after
this.
On a dark Friday afternoon, Jesus died on the cross. And after three days,
His tomb was found empty. He had beaten death, He had risen, and was out and
able to ride again. And He still does today, welcoming both riders and
non-riders to follow Him. To show them the way back to God, and to heaven. He
shows no prejudice to the moped or dresser, the cruiser or sport bike rider. He
doesn't care whether you ride a Harley or a Honda, or even drive a car or
bicycle. Or choose to walk or ride a horse, the same invitation is offered to
all. Turn from evil, repent, confess with your mouth and believe in your heart
that Jesus is the son of God,and is God, and you will be saved.
Ride more and enjoying it less-you need Jesus. don't ride but want to-you
need Jesus. No desire to ride the roads God created-Jesus is still the way.
Turn to Him today, and be riding this afternoon. Looking forward to that
morning ride, that time spent with God. Very intiment, very special. Just as
God wants it, and did it all for you.
Heaven awaits those that believe. Set your sights on things on
high-heaven, and follow the ultimate Road Captain on the eternal ride of your
life. No pain, no rain, no bad weather. No high mileage bikes or bad roads.
Gas is cheap, high octane, and paid for, and everyday is a new ride. If
interested contact Jesus today. The road you are on does matter to God. Just
reach out and ask Him-"God forgive me..." And now you know the rest of the
story!
love with compassion,
Mike
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