In the beginning, God created the heaven and earth. 6000 years later, he
created motorcycles, and the world has been better off ever since. But it also
proves the existence of God, for men ride motorcycles, and God created man in
his image, and women ride too, who were created as a help mate, a best friend
and partner for man. See how simple that is, so simple a Honda rider could get
it...a direct tie in of God and man. God and woman. God and biker. God and
Honda, Harley and hundreds of others. But today where a whole generation thinks
cars when they hear the name Honda, how many know Soichiro Honda started making
piston rings after WWII, and has sold over 300,000,000 motorcycles world wide
since. Think of one Honda for each US citizen....Suzuki started over 100 years
ago making knitting machines, and actually built a small car before going
2-stroke in 1954. And VW owns almost 20% of them today! Kawasaki built
shipyards and helped establish overseas routes for shipping, and only got into
motorcycles late in life, merging with Meguro while working on a small car
engine. Yamaha started making musical instruments in 1887, hence the tuning
fork logo. Only making its mark on the motorcycle world in 1954, with the
Akatomo, or the Red Dragonfly. Meanwhile over in Europe, BSA was busy making
rifles, hence the name Birmingham Small Arms and their cool logo of three
rifles. They got cool in 1910, and at one time was the most popular motorcycle
sold in the world. Norton, affectionately known as Pa made wheel parts until
1907 when he built his first bike, a single cylinder 650. Triumph started by
selling sewing machines made by Siegfried Bettman, called Bettmans, and started
selling motorcycles in 1902, predating Harley. Bettman, not Batman. To the
Speed Triple Robin. Ducati is now Duc-Audi, started making vacuum tubes, then
after WWII sold small engines to be mounted on bicycles. The first true
motorcycle coming in 1952, a scooter. Moto Guzzi was the dream of two pilots
and their mechanic, and in 1921 started building Guzzis. And BMW, was started
as an airplane company, forced after WWI to abandon that, and in 1923 started
making motorcycles, cars in 1928. The logo, a spinning airplane propellor.
Bavarian Motor Works for the purists, never a Beemer to anyone with cool.
Meanwhile in the colonies, Indian and Harley made news. And Indian made
motorcycles for a while. Starting in 1902, they made their first V-twin in
1907, predating Harley, and were fierce competitors for years. They died in
1953, but have been resurrected again, again, and again, and again. Hopefully to
stay this time. And of course Harley Davidson, since 1903 teaching mechanical
skills to those along the side of the road. In 1902 Bill Harley built a 116cc
single cylinder, the next year incorporating with the Davidsons and since 1903,
Milwaukee and motorcycles have been synonomous. Proving the fact that long
winters bring spring time rides, even if you have to invent them yourself. And
there you have it, a short history of motorcycles, proving the existence of
God.
But yet some argue God does not exist, or believe in evolution. I believe
Honda disproves that theory, as evolution is a theory, and also a Harley motor.
And the Second Law of Thermodynamics says all things are in a constant state of
atrophy, and Honda going from motorcycles to cars proves it. A giant step back
for all who ride. Some believe in a Big Bang Theory, again theory, not proven.
Where did the stuff to bang come from? It had to be created by someone? And no
missing links have ever been found, except master links breaking on the highway,
but even endless chains ended them. Again proving the existence of a loving
God. Yet some cling to fantasy, fiction, superstition, tradition, and outright
lies about where we all began. The Bible makes it so simple, in the beginning,
from nothing, the Hebrew word Bara, God created the heavens and the earth. One
line to explain the truth. But where was Jesus? In the beginning was the word,
he was with God and is God. He was there. The ultimate historian, not created,
but fully God. Says so in the Bible. No theory, no philosopher, no teacher, no
revolutionary, but God himself. Yet so many deny his deity, and face hell
because of it. His mission was simply to reunite us to his father in heaven
after sinning in the garden. A simple gospel, so I can get it, and free so I
can afford it. No fancy footwork or logos, no ad campaigns or product
displays. Just love, what we need, and what he gives freely. And forgives us
for being away from him so long. Forgiving us like we never sinned. A history
I am proud to be a part of, for God so loved motorcyclists, he sent his only
son.
Works with all sinners, and those who drive cars. On both sides of the
road. Jesus forgives sin, and gives life. And promises that where the spirit
of the Lord is there is liberty. And where better to be free than behind a set
of bars riding down the highway. But it takes the spirit to show us the way,
for like the Harley shirt says, “if I have to explain it, you wouldn’t
understand.” But God calls it faith, the same faith it takes to push a starter
button, an answer to prayer to those who grew up kick starting twins and have
bruised ankles to show for it. God hears all prayers, and answers with Jesus to
save us.
In a perfect world we would all ride motorcycles. Maybe heaven will reveal
that, I’m just glad I am going there someday. But I am glad today I am along
for the ride with Jesus. Whereas it took 6000 years for man to ride, love has
always been, and isn’t anything new to God. Or his followers. So why do some
doubt, when others believe and enjoy life in Christ? As with all the
manufacturers, they built a testimony before they built a motorcycle. Some are
still building that testimony today, others are sharing theirs. Wherever you
are, Jesus loves you. And is patient that you come to him. Just think, if he
had come back 100 years ago none of us would be riding? I’m glad he is
patient, and is patient with me. So in the beginning God continues today fresh
and new for us all, both old time believers, and new convert. He is new every
morning, great is his faithfulness. Turn to him today. And find life. It took
almost 100 years for Brit bikes to overcome the Prince of Darkness, Lucas
electrics, Jesus overcame the Prince of Darkness in one afternoon. Proving he
was and is God. So motorcycles and bikers do prove the existence of God. Even
ask a road racer when he overshoots turn one-and sees God. You don’t have to
overshoot, just change your aim. God’s aim is at your heart, where your eyes go
your ride will follow. Works for bikers, works for Christians too. And that
big bang, loud pipes may save lives, only Jesus saves souls.
But maybe riding was an Old Testament thing we overlook, for David rode to
triumph in battle, and even in the New, as Jesus will cause us to triumph over
our enemies. Jesus and motorcycles...maybe you still do meet the nicest people
on them. In the beginning can start right now! Right on and ride on...with
Jesus. Motorcycles once again proving the existence of God.
love with compassion,
Mike
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