Next Door Savior
As Max Lucado writes in “Next Door Savior, most families keep their family secrets secret." A few years ago, Ann and I had the opportunity to travel to Israel to tour the sites. I was especially impressed with the Garden Tomb. It sat outside the gates of Jerusalem. A garden among rocks. While there we were given the opportunity to take communion. A total of 43 pilgrims had traveling together. People from FL, OH, IL, NJ, CO, AR, GA, and CA. Part of our group we had 3 ladies from South Africa. Their histories spoke of struggles of Apartheid and becoming Christians by the grace of God.
As we stood around the communion table, I reflected on where everyone was from. I asked the question of everyone, "What did it take for you to be here, in this place, near the tomb of Christ. I gave them a moment of silent reflection. We have all been shaped by
important events, important people, things that allowed you to arrive here in this sacred place. As Jesus says, "I have been there". We are all apart of the Tilted Halo Family."
My journey starts with being born in a Unwed Mothers Home, adopted, juvenile delinquency, bullied on the playground, and joined the military for structure and discipline. Some of the things that make up my life. By the grace of God I stand at the foot of the tomb. I stand at the foot of the Cross. I stand amazed that God has been my unknowing companion through the years even when I wanted to walk alone. Christ is certainly my Next Door Savior. As Popeye would say, I yam what I yam. Thank God I am Yam!
We are in this together, not only as friends, but also as Christian brothers. I am glad you made it here. Think about that. The events and history in your life were directed by God. Sharing a Next Door Savior let’s enjoy and share the journey that God has set before us. God is waiting for us to step out and hold His Hand.
Just a Thought, Not a Sermon.
As we stood around the communion table, I reflected on where everyone was from. I asked the question of everyone, "What did it take for you to be here, in this place, near the tomb of Christ. I gave them a moment of silent reflection. We have all been shaped by
important events, important people, things that allowed you to arrive here in this sacred place. As Jesus says, "I have been there". We are all apart of the Tilted Halo Family."
My journey starts with being born in a Unwed Mothers Home, adopted, juvenile delinquency, bullied on the playground, and joined the military for structure and discipline. Some of the things that make up my life. By the grace of God I stand at the foot of the tomb. I stand at the foot of the Cross. I stand amazed that God has been my unknowing companion through the years even when I wanted to walk alone. Christ is certainly my Next Door Savior. As Popeye would say, I yam what I yam. Thank God I am Yam!
We are in this together, not only as friends, but also as Christian brothers. I am glad you made it here. Think about that. The events and history in your life were directed by God. Sharing a Next Door Savior let’s enjoy and share the journey that God has set before us. God is waiting for us to step out and hold His Hand.
Just a Thought, Not a Sermon.
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