I saw a bumper sticker yesterday that read:"Standing on a corner in in Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine site to see.." That comes from the Eagles tune which goes on to say, "there's a girl my Lord in a flatbed Ford, slowing down to take a look at me." The disconnect for me was that the bumper sticker was on a Chevy. I know the guy doesn't have to be in a truck while standing on the corner and that the song isn't really about the brand of car, but for me there was a disconnect there. It made me think about disconnects, relationships lost or faded. I think back to high school friends I'd no longer recognize. I think back to people I worshipped with or served in other churches. I think about people I've let down or hurt and in the disappointment they have cut ties. I think about those who hurt me. I think about the natural deterioration of relationships that happens when physical distance of time and space have their way and lives drift apart. Disconnects. But now my thoughts move to this. Do my life and actions show Jesus and His undying love? Am I a disconnect for people to the thing they need most? The Westminster Catechism says the man exists to Glorify God and to find joy in doing so. When people see me do they see Jesus? That is my question today and everyday for that matter.
Remembering Mark Beeson
4 years ago
1 comment:
Great perspective. You're just on a catechismic roll these days.
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