Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Ep3.20-21 NKJV
The other day Brenda and I were trail biking through a stretch of forest along the Cahaba River. All the wonders of the woods, rocks and river beckoned us deeper and deeper into its lush beauty. After hours of riding, under a gentle rain, we still had not reached the end of the trail. It was hard to turn back and we kept saying, “Just one more bend,” or “Over the next rise.” We finally, conceded and turned around knowing that every mile out was a mile back. When we got to the car we were covered with mud and could not help but laugh at the childlike excitement dancing in us, and our disappointment that our day of play in the rain had to end.
We pulled the bikes down into the river to wash off the days play. The rain was still falling and with its gentle symphony all around us, I told Brenda that it was a day made in heaven. And, while the wonder of it certainly was, there are of course, some fundamental differences. There will be no need to turn back on the trails of heaven. A mile out will only be a mile deeper into the great discovery of all the wonders that God is for us in Christ. The day need never end, and our play in the celestial forest will not leave us tired and sore the next.
God’s worth will be endlessly enjoyed. We shall forever ride and play on the trails of His enchanted forest and all the while His Spirit will only beckon us “further up, further in.“ Oh yes, did I mention that we will probably be covered in mud and loving every minute of it. 7/9/07 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
