Today’s Thought Second Fiddle G. Ward

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24

Parents are often so hilarious when trying to convey to their young people the level of sacrifice taken by them in establishing family values. Audaciously, it’s begun so early.  Little Jenny and Billy arrive at the dollar store with a parent. Without contemplation, the parent, in looking for a particular item passes the toy aisle. Jenny and Billy yell in unison, “Please Mommy, it only costs one dollar!” Although Mother’s early expression of limited funds was made crystal clear in the car, it meant nothing against the colors presented in the toy line.

I’m reminded on the time my Dad was driving the four of us to school. My sister Sandy (not the hurricane, but close) pleaded with my Dad the urgent need for money for a particular supply. My Dad countered with the traditional response, “Sandy, I don’t have any money.” Without hesitance Sandy told Dad to write a check. Why is it that transcendent to young people not understanding depletion, grown folk are equally as troubled? All that need are forever pre-occupied with what they feel you have and find it difficult when told you’re busted; they always feel you’re hoarding the last $569,328.59 (don’t you wish?).

Our Savior shares with us the necessity in allowing Him to be the Source of every supply as a result of His sacrifice. He pleads with us to further analyze our objectives over what’s truly needed. If we’re not careful we’ll further succumb to the Dollar Store scenario (reducing ourselves to adolescent thinking) as HE accompanies us through life’s journey, while demanding from the Master of the universe, “You have more to give,  Your sacrifice isn’t enough” (cf. Jn.19:30, Heb.10:26)! Happy Tuesday!