Today I did something I never do...
I was so happy about being home. I pulled into my parking spot. Finished off my phone conversation with one of my friends. Gathered my stuff. Walked to my condo, just to realize I had no keys!!!! I was not only locked out of my car but my apartment as well.
I had moved my keys just far enough out of the ignition that the dinging would stop so that I could finish my conversation. Now my car has automatic locks that will not lock if the key is in the ignition, awesome feature, except when you had pulled the key out just enough to make the feature inactive. I'm sure there is an entire blog entry just wrapped up in that!!!
Today I'm focusing on the next part. I have a friend that has extra keys to my car, but I know he has plans tonight that will keep him from being in my general area until late tonight. My roommate, who would have keys to the apartment, said she will not be home until late as well. So there is really no way either option would have worked.
So I'm left with calling 411 and getting patched through to Pop-a-lock that says it's 45 minutes and $69. Imagine I did not even think about the money and just went with it. Of course an hour and 15 minutes later they were actually at my place and in about two seconds into my car.
I did not even blink when I signed the credit card slip, once I had my keys in hand. How much would have been too much at that point? I'm not sure.
With the keys to my life safely in my hand, my thoughts traveled to the keys to my heart. How much did Jesus pay for them? Was the price too high? I know that it wasn't! Did he blink an eye when they crucified him? Was his determination so strong that the tears that fell where from his happiness knowing what he had done for me?
The good thing is that Jesus has already done it. Unlike Pop-a-lock I'm not having to wait around for Jesus. He's already there. He's there when we lock the door ready for us to ask him to open it again. He waits for us.
John 3:16 KJV
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Lord,
I give you the keys to my heart. I praise you for always being right there ready to give yourself for me. Thank you for already forgiving me before I even sin. Thank you for paying the price for me so long ago.
Brie!
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One suspects that if both your hands were nailed , and both feel also ; and a spear through your side ; and now theyre pumping vinegar into the wound - and your best mate has just betrayed you for 30 pieces of silver ; and the thief beside you on the cross -
no I dont think He would have empathised with your value system - you should condider a bicycle
Ahh, you raise a point to think on. I know we, as humans, like to look past the horrific details of the account, but I think my question is still valid. Being such a determined individual were his tears from pain or happiness that his plan was fulfilled? Have you ever overlooked pain? Do you think He would have done it for just you, Donkylemore?
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