Psalm 112:1-3

“Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in His commands. His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in His house, and His righteousness endures forever.”

When I was a young boy my father worked for a time as a bus driver. From time to time my mother and I would drive the ten miles to the bus depot in Vancouver, Washinton, and pick dad up after his shift was over.

One of these trips changed my life in a remarkable way. As my mom and I were sitting in the parking lot waiting for dad’s bus to arrive, we saw a young black boy about my age standing waiting for the city bus. He was holding a large ceramic platter, which he was clutching with great care.

My mom kept prompting me to go and talk with him and ask him about the plate he held so lovingly. This white boy (me) had never met and talked with a black boy before, and I had no idea how he would respond to me. I finally gave in to mom’s urging and hesitantly went over and introduced myself. In just a few minutes the color of our skin faded into insignificance—we were just two young boys who were enjoying each other’s company.

He told me that he had won the platter at a local amusement park. He could hardly wait to get home so he could give it to his mother. He spoke of his deep love for his mother. I was drawn into his world and felt his eager anticipation to present this trophy of love to his dear mother.

Our reverential love for the Lord is so much more than any earthly love that words can never fully express it. We may express our love and awesome respect for the Lord here on earth, but our humanity can never truly express the honor and praise the Lord deserves. What joy it will be  to lay our crowns at Jesus’ feet! I can hardly wait for that day. 

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

- – - Pastor Cecil