wisdom

A few weeks ago I spent the afternoon with my mom. We went to White Rock and I took a few pictures. This was one of them. The pier at White Rock is quite long and leads to a beautiful view. My mom and I walked along the pier and talked. We always have good conversations. Being 72 she has acquired a lot of wisdom, but I'm pretty sure she also has the gift of wisdom as far as spiritual gifts go. When I was in a situation and I just didn't know what to do she said, "I guess you shouldn't do anything yet then." When I found myself worried about the same thing over and over she said, "what would happen if you loved Jesus first instead?" When I was doubting whether or not things would work out in the best way possible she said, "I've doubted God in this too but the other day I found a note that said 'from someone who loves you' and I felt like it was God reminding me He loves me. I think he's trying to remind you too. And that's what matters isn't it?" She's right. That is what matters.

This morning, Passover morning, our pastor reminded us that this coming week is the most important week in the Christian calendar. It is the week when Jesus walked that long road to the cross. He went from popularity to persecution. From freedom to the weight of sin. From earth to heaven. We went from brokenness to wholeness. From torture to peace. From time to eternity.

When I think about this week in light of my circumstances I am humbled by how easily I get swayed from this truth. How easily my thoughts are consumed by things that don't matter in the end. Jesus loves me. He loves you. "For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16.