Heavenly Cruise Control

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Heavenly Cruise Control

...And there is no new thing under the sun.

                   --Ecclesiastes 1:9

While Bill and I were living in Brazil, we drove a stick shift, so you can imagine how we enjoyed driving a car with air-conditioning, power steering, and automatic transmission.  I especially liked the cruise control and was quite impressed the first time I used it.  I thought I was so cool!   

Cruise control, however, might not be feasible in Brazil because of the numerous pot- holes and speed bumps referred to as “lombadas.”

In Ecclesiastes 1:9, we see there is “nothing new under the sun.”  Just imagine Elijah!  God controlled his chariot, and it was cruising.  Can you imagine heavenly cruise control?  Try that if an officer stops you for speeding.  That is when he would have to see our heavenly license and make us pay a not so heavenly fine.  Just imagine being lifted into Heaven.  Of course, the way some of us drive that is easy to imagine.  

            I cannot wait to hear Elijah’s story from his own lips.  He’d probably tell me, “Practice the power of God in your life if you really want to fly high.

Moved Away

Moved Away

Grounded Firm

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister.

                                                                                    …Colossians 1:23

Most countries have a social barrier that exists between the rich and poor.  Rich can make anyone feel they have an “in” with God, as if their riches give them an open door to Him.  But I have also been around some very proud poor people with attitudes just as harmful.

Visiting homes of very poor Brazilians, they humbled at the fact a middle class American would visit them and they put out their best as I sat in un-intimidating surroundings. Coffee served in jelly jars seemed to taste extra “rich.” I felt privileged, like I was someone special. 

One Brazilian home I visited, the dirt floors were so packed and patted down, a natural shine appeared.  If the dirt floor became dusty, just a sprinkle of water would suffice. Too much water would make the floor muddy though. The woman swept the floors just as I swept my tiled floor. It was her home, dirt floor or not.

Dirt floor or speaking of your faith, they both must be established like a strong foundation, firm, and solid.  Paul speaks of dwelling and continuing in your faith, not being carried away from the hope of the gospel. Don’t let anything take you away from the hope and faith you have in Jesus Christ.  Be grounded firm!  No watering down and certainly no dust raised. Paul says to be settled, grounded, and firm. So settle in His Word, and firm in your trust and faith in God Almighty.

Father,

We are poor and needy especially in our showing our love to you.  Strengthen us, ground us in our trust and faith in you, when the world wants us to doubt you even exist.  Help us to not be moved away from the hope of your gospel.  In Jesus Name

Carol Levergood's blog: First blog

Carol Levergood's blog: First blog