I used to think of 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 out there, sort of like a president of a large company…I recognized His picture when I saw it, but I didn't really know Him.
But later on, when I met Christ, it seemed as though life was rather like a bike…but it was a tandem bike. And, Christ was in the back helping me pedal. I don't know just when it was He suggested we change places, but life has not been the same since I took the back seat to Jesus, My Lord. Christ makes life exciting.
When I had control, I thought I knew the way, but it was rather boring, yet predictable. It was the shortest distance between two points. But when He took the lead, He knew delightful long-cuts, up mountains, and through rocky places and at breakneck speeds; it was all I could do to hang on!
Even though it often looked like madness, He would say, "Pedal!" I was worried and anxious and asked, "Where are you taking me?" He would laugh and didn't answer, and I started to learn to trust. I forgot my boring life and entered the adventure. And, when I'd say, "I'm scared," He'd lean back and touch my hand.
He took me to people with gifts that I needed…gifts of healing, acceptance and joy. They gave me their gifts to take on my journey, our journey, my Lord's and mine; and we were off again. He would say, "Give the gifts away; they are extra baggage, too much weight."
So I did, to the people we met…and I found that in giving I received back, and still our burden was light. I have to admit I did not trust Him, at first, to be in control of my life.
I thought He'd wreck it, but He knows bike secrets. He knows how to make it bend to take sharp corners, jump to clear high rocks, fly to shorten scary passages. I am learning to shut up and pedal in the strangest places, and I'm beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face with my delightful constant companion, Jesus Christ.
And when I'm sure I just can't do any more, He just smiles and says, “Pedal.”
- Anonymous
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV
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