I live in an area that is extremely popular
with "motorcyclist". They just love to ride
our hills with all their curvy roads. That is,
if the weather is nice.
About 15 miles from where I live we have
about the 6th. largest motorcycle rally in the
nation. But in all of this I have learned something.
There are what we call "Fair weather riders."
If the sun is shining and the day is nice, they
will put on their biker costume and go for a
ride. Especially if the neighbors are out to
watch them ride by. [That is in contrast to
those of us who rode year around.]
In other words, their whole heart is not into
riding all the time. Just when it is fun.
Many years ago in Israel there was a king
named Jehu. He was a God chosen man.
Anointed by God's prophet and he accomplished
what God told him to do.
"But Jehu did not obey the Law of
the LORD, the God of Israel with all
his heart."
(2 Kings 10:31 NLT)
Jehu obeyed only what he wanted to, when
he wanted to, to accomplish what he wanted
to. I do not need to tell you that when Jehu's
life was finished - his standing with God was
not favorable.
How about those of us who claim to be Christians.
Are we "Christian" when it is convenient and makes
a good impression on other people? But the rest of
our life is spent the way we want to spend it?
I need to remember;
"You must love the LORD your God
with all your heart, all your soul, and
all you mind. This is the first and
greatest commandment."
(Matthew 22:37, 38 NLT)
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