Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Christmas Parade?

Last night my family and I had the chance to go the Spartanburg Christmas Parade...My mom stumbled upon a really neat thnig that got all of us to go....She bought some tickets from a restaraunt down town and they told her that the ticket included parking, 2 meals with drink, and our seat would be reserved with our name on it....My mom and Aunt who bought the tickets were so excited that they bought one for the entire family...from Granny and Papa on down to Baby Sophie Lynn.....When we got there all of mama and Aunt Cheryl's expectations were shattered....There was tons of people in the restaraunt and lots of people sitting in "our" seats....We all tried to remain calm, but it unnerved even granny who just got out of the hospital on Saturday from a mild heart attack on Wednesday...anyway...When the management asked the people in our seats to move, one of the ladies who was sitting became very upset....I imagine I would have been upset too, afterall she didnt know they were our seats because the restaruant did not do what they told mama they would....Anyway...the lady asked the manager if our money was better than hers....Of course not I thought, but we had reserved our seats...so i guess it was better than hers... It was better because we had paid in advance and she had yet to pay...Technically the restaraunt did not even have her money yet...Dont get me wrong......I dont think I am better than anyone....If you really know me, then you know that I have no reason to think that....I immediately tried to think about what the Lord might be teaching me through this whole thing and it hit me last night as I was trying to sleep.....I am so glad that Jesus made a way for me to "reserve" my spot in heaven...He didnt wait til I got to Heaven and then make me move because someone better than me walked in.......He gave me his blood to wash away my sin an adopted me into His kingdom, and made me good in His sight....His love for me could be no greater or no less, because of his death on the cross. I thank Him for allowing me to have a reservation and for adding my name on his ultimate guest list.......

3 comments:

jkstrib said...

Well, you know I will be reading! Did you really post this morning @ 4:28? I am impressed! I am thankful this morning too for the blood of Jesus. Thanks for helping me start my day with the right perspective!

Joye said...

I just love you! I am so thankful that my reservation is covered by HIS blood.

Ray Caruso said...

I'm glad I am covered by his blood too...I only pray that I hear Gabriels horn and NOT YOURS...