Wednesday, June 13, 2012

An endless display of energy


Round and round she went in an endless display of energy.  Her voice insisted that she be watched.  'Look at me Pastor Dean,' she shouted. So I did. I even picked up a skateboard and joined her.  Around we went. She threw back her head with abandon and laughed the laugh that only a 5 year old can laugh. I had interrupted her supper, a mighty fine supper, but she didn’t care. Half eaten steak, potatoes and green beans were carelessly strewn about her plate, forgotten in the house, forgotten in the moment. Right now life was meant to be celebrated on a skateboard.  
Beagle slipped into the house unnoticed and was soon discovered standing on the kitchen table wolfing down a neglected half eaten steak.  We all pretended to be angry with him, but nothing could spoil the moment.  Smoors were waiting to be melted over the coals of a small fire still burning brightly. Evening was young.  There was life to be squeezed out of each precious moment as bedtime loomed just around the corner. I think God is like that. Jesus is coming back. Maybe at bedtime! There is not a moment to spare! 

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