Scriptures: “…in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37)
It was the third time in six weeks that I have to take my mini-van to my mechanic for a suspension related problem. We’ve had this mini-van for more than 14 years. It has been a wonderful car. My kids are especially fond of it because they pretty much grew up with it. It’s roomy, comfortable and allows its passengers to see far. They love it. But now, problems are showing up.
It’s not that I don’t give it regular maintenance as I should. But certain areas are just not covered in the regular maintenance. Suspension is certainly one of them. This is one that, unless the problems show up, you don’t even notice its existence.
Suspension is an amazing thing. It smoothes the drive as it absorbs the shock from the bumpiness of the road and it keeps the body of the car balanced and makes the steering of the car so much easier. I never realize its contributions to my comfort when riding the car until I lost it. When it doesn’t work, even the smallest bump on the road can create pain for the passengers. More than that, when a car loses its suspension, the bumpiness of the road constantly throws the car off its balance and creates tremendous problems for steering.
Our life journey can be bumpy too. As a matter of fact, it probably is mostly bumpy. We need a suspension in life to absorb the impact from life’s hardship and difficulties. Bible tells us that God Himself wants to be that “suspension” we need. “If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is He that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died – more than that, who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8: 31-37)
When we choose to live in Christ, His way and His truth, He bears all the bumpiness life can throw at us. More than that, He brings peace, balance and enlightenment into our lives to make the steering of our lives so much easier and joyful. As He promised, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Prayer Requests:
Those who are struggling through their bumpy journey in life
Prayer:
Our gracious Lord, thank You for Your love and faithfulness that see us through the good and tough times in life. We ask that, when the storms in life arise and we are getting disoriented, come and strengthen us by showing us how close You are to us and how lovingly You are carrying us through. In the precious name of our Lord Jesus we pray, Amen!
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2 comments:
Peter, great analogy. Thanks. I'll have to share that one with my husband and son who have spent the last couple of days replacing the radiator and water pump on our van. That exercise was definitely a lesson in patience!
Blessings on your day.
When I traded in my van last year I noticed what I was missing by not having the van. For me it was the utility of a comfortable ride for those in the back seats because I had the seats them situated in a way where everyone would face each other and could comfortably chat during the ride.
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