CHANGE IT, CHANGE IT, CHANGE IT.

CHANGE IT, CHANGE IT, CHANGE IT.

I worked as an automotive tech. for over twenty

five years.  In that time there was one thing I learned.

There is an "unwritten law" in the automotive industry 

that consists of only two words, "Change it."

It does not matter if it works well, change it.

But it is easy to repair, then change it.

Hey! it is a great looking vehicle, then change it.

I think it is seven computers I have scattered 

around the place.  I have learned to hate "updates".

My experience with "updates" is that generally

they only make it harder to work with.

If I take a computer to the shop for some repair

or other.  They usually make all the latest "updates"

and then I am worse off than before.

Even in the so called "scientific" world.  You have

noticed that over the years the facts change as new

data becomes available.

How about the thousands of laws that are on the

books.  You almost learn to live without getting

into trouble with some law or other when; you

guessed it, a new law changes everything for you.

With all the changes that are taking place in this old

world, it certainly is not the world I grew up in.

If I were as young as you, it might be different but

at this age I want to yell out, "Stop the merry-go-round."

I want a "constant" in life.  Something that does not 

change.  Something I can hang on to.

Truly there is one constant that holds me together.

My old body changes.  The family changes.  My

friends change.  My opinion changes.  But, 

Jesus Christ NEVER CHANGES.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today,

and forever."  

(Hebrews 13:8 NLT)

Jesus Christ still loves me despite my many failures.

He died in my place for me and now lives to help me

through this life.  I may not appreciate some of the 

paths he leads me through - but it is for my own good.

Jesus not only will bring me through this old changing

world, but will then allow me to live with him forever.

BEWARE OF TEACHERS

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"Be on your guard against the teachers of 

the Law, who like to walk around in their 

long robes and love to be greeted with 

respect in the marketplace; who choose 

the reserved seats in the synagogues and 

the best places at feasts;"

(Luke 20:46 GNT)

GENUINE HAPPINESS

"Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people,

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who do not follow the example of sinners or 

join those who have o use for God.

Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord,

and they study it day and night.

They are like trees that grow beside a stream,

that bear fruit at the right time,

and whose leaves do not dry up.

They succeed in everything they do."

(Psalms 1:1-3 GNT)

CAGED IN

These rabbits are caged.  For rabbits, they are rather large cages.

The little guy is in a walk in cage that is about 3 ft. x 6 ft.

And the large girl is in a walk in cage that is 6 ft. x 10 ft.

Both seem quite content.  I can work with them and just leave

the door open.  Also I have observed that if some dog or 

other happens to come around, the rabbits just ignore it.

No panic.  They seem to have learned that the cage 

protects them.

I am at a point that I would like to just open the cages and

let the rabbits go.  You know - total freedom.

But I have done that before.  The result would be,

in a couple of days there would only be a few

chunks of fur left.  A dog, cat, raccoon, or fox

would get them.

So, I have to keep them caged for their own protection.

That is why God has laws.

For our own protection.

  

 God cages us in with his laws for our own good.

"Happy are those whose lives are faultless,

who live according to the law of the Lord.

(Psalms 119:1 GNB)

But his cage is large.

"I will live in perfect freedom,

because I try to obey your teachings."

(Psalms 119:45 GNB)

However, God will allow us to walk out the door

away from his laws and commands - at our own

risk.

"Be alert, be on watch!

Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a lion,

looking for someone to devour."

(1 Peter 5:8 GNB)

When we leave God's cage [His laws and commands.]

We are going to be hurt bad in this life,

and utterly destroyed in the next.