The Mechanic's Car

Today’s Thought The Mechanic’s Car G. Ward

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” Ephesians 5:1-2

In my experience and perhaps yours, the auto mechanic’s vehicle is seemingly always in a state of disrepair. The noise that emanates from his motor is immediately explicable through his conveying awareness of the problem with a great intentionality of repairing it soon. His tools of the trade are handy and he’s entirely proficient in using them. His clientele have a tremendous regard for his integrity and timeliness with their vehicles. They boast profusely unto others with car problems about knowing the quintessential mechanic.

He labors day and night until the work is finished, more consumed with the clients than eating and resting properly. Days turn into weeks and weeks into months, to never resolve what was wrong with his vehicle.

Yes, a sad storyline, but often our reality. Our position in Christ however, should address the entirety of what exists in each of us; mind, body and soul. Warning, vacation (i.e. seclusion from routine) most certainly can aid in shedding perspective for the journey given, but the panacea is daily intimacy with Infinite Wisdom. Our submission to Holy God’s way leads to appreciating every facet of life. Therefore, oversight with smaller particulars becomes a thing of the past, obliterating the sound the cantankerous car once made. Happy Thursday!