The Road Of Life
At first, I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong; so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was there sort of like a picture of a president. I recognized His picture when I saw it, but I really didn’t know Him.
Later on when I met Christ, it seemed as though life was like a bike ride, on a tandem bike, and I noticed that Christ was in the back helping me pedal. I don’t recall when he suggested we change places, but life has not been the same since.
When I had control, it was rather boring, and predictable . . . It was the shortest distance between two points. But when He took the lead, He knew the exciting paths to take, up mountains, and through rocky places at breakneck speeds — it was all I could do to just hang on! At times it seemed like madness. He said: “Pedal!”
And by faith I did, although I worried and was anxious. “Where are you taking me?” He laughed, but no answer, and I started to learn to trust. I forgot my boring life and entered into the adventure.
When I’d say, “I’m scared,” He’d lean back and touch my hand. He took me to people that had gifts that I needed. Gifts of healing, acceptance, love, and joy. So many priceless gifts to take on my journey — my Lord’s and mine. Then we were off again. He said, “Give the gifts away — they’re extra baggage now — there’ll be more gifts to come.” So I did, I gave them to people we met, and found that in giving I also received, and my burden was lighter.
I didn’t trust him at first to be in control of my life. I thought He’d wreck it — but I discovered he knows how to handle even the roughest roads in my life. Now I’m learning to be quiet and pedal in the strangest places. I’m beginning to enjoy the view, the challenge of the ride, as well as the cool breeze on my face with my delightful constant companion — Jesus Christ.
When it seems I just can’t take anymore, I keep my eyes and faith on Him. He looks at me, with a big smile, and says: “. . . Keep on Pedaling.”
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Reblogged this on thotsfromgeorge and commented:
So true.
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Reblogged this on Frank's Tire and Auto and commented:
Wonderful
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Fantastic story. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
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Reblogged this on opewalker and commented:
An interesting view on doing life with Jesus. Beautifully written
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What a fascinating metaphor for a life lived with Jesus in the lead! I especially appreciated the line about Jesus taking the author to people with gifts that he needed. I’ve been thinking lately about some of the influential people in my life. God certainly orchestrated events in order to bring them my way or vice versa! Now it’s my turn to give encouragement, appreciation, support, listening, etc. And the author is right: there’s much pleasure in sharing these gifts with others! Thank you, Kenny.
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Reblogged this on reinkat and commented:
I love this analogy. I think maybe I have not yet let Jesus take the lead seat on the bike.
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
I love this! It is such a refreshing way of looking at Jesus helping me. I just might go buy me a bike.
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