Jesus told the disciples, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20) When I think of the logistics of traveling at that time, I am astounded that the disciples weren't paralyzed by the enormity of the mission. Under terrible persecution, without tv, internet, or automobiles, they set out on foot do fulfill the great commission. That was an impossible mission.
Today, Pastor Dan Quinta and his team left little Mannsville, NY to go to Haiti. This is not a new thing because of the earthquake. Dan has made this trip many times over the past several years. The needs are so great in Haiti. Is it possible for one man to rescue all of the children from starvation? Is it possible for even a team to transform the complete tragedy that is Haiti right now? Yet they boarded planes this morning heading out on a mission impossible.
Today I think that doing the impossible comes when God touches the little things we do even when we don't recognize His call. It's all about the sheep and the goats. (Matthew 25:31-46) The difference between the two is that the sheep did and the goats didn't. The parable says the goats are without excuse. It is at our peril that we wait until the Lord reveals Himself before we act. We can't say, "Lord, I didn't know it was you," and be off the hook.
The Lord rewards the sheep who do the works of ministry and service. Not only that, but He multiplies those works to make a tremendous difference--to actually accomplish those missions impossible. The disciples only had to share the gospel with the people they met. They only had to go to the places they were able to get to. Team Haiti 4 Jesus can only feed the children they can reach. Those missions are possible. Beyond that, it is a work of the Lord. He multiplied the work of the disciples to take the gospel to every nation. He will multiply the work of the missionaries to transform the country of Haiti. He will multiply the works I do to take my little part of the planet for Jesus.
Today, I will not be a goat. I will share words of encouragement. I will care for the people that God places in my path. Today I am on a mission impossible looking for the reward that my King promises to me: "Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world." (Matthew 25:34)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Don't Look Back!
A few days ago, I learned a very valuable lesson. I spent the day surrounded by my past. I went to do the paper tasks I used to do at church on a daily basis. My contribution of time was intended to be a gift to the church and pastoral staff. I started out filled with joy. By the end of the day, I was frustrated, angry and depressed.
What happened? As I worked, I began to reflect on the hours and hours of time I had invested in the past. I didn't notice as the dark cloud of the enemy began to engulf me. Before long, all I could see were the failures of the past. By the time I left the building, I felt that all of my efforts for eleven years were a complete waste.
Praise the Lord that I am one of His sheep. I get to hear his voice! He simply said, "Don't look back!" Immediately the Holy Spirit brought scripture to mind. "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." (Luke 9:62)
Today, the Holy Spirit personalized that verse for me in such a way that I will be able to minister better in the future. It was as if He said to me, "When have put your hand to the plow and look back, you will see yourself and your efforts as being unfit for the Kingdom of God. You will become frustrated and want to quit. Don't do it!" Yes, I know the correct view of this scripture is that anyone wanting to be a disciple must be leave all behind and go forward with the Lord. It speaks of those who are not willing to cut their ties to the world. Today I see more than that.
When we look back over our lives, we can easily become discouraged. It appears from our point of view that the gifts of time and talent that we invested in the Kingdom were wasted. We see all the attempts that failed. The successes seem few and far between. Though we know we can't change the past, our hearts can be filled with what ifs... The Lord doesn't call us for that. He continually draws us towards His goal. Day by day He gives us the unction to respond by doing all sorts of tasks. Some tasks are exciting. Some are mundane. As long as we keep our hands on the plow and keep going forward, God's plan is being accomplished.
The Apostle Paul writes it this way:
I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be. No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven. (Philippians 3:12-14, New Living Translation)
Today, I have my hand on the plow and I'm not looking back!
What happened? As I worked, I began to reflect on the hours and hours of time I had invested in the past. I didn't notice as the dark cloud of the enemy began to engulf me. Before long, all I could see were the failures of the past. By the time I left the building, I felt that all of my efforts for eleven years were a complete waste.
Praise the Lord that I am one of His sheep. I get to hear his voice! He simply said, "Don't look back!" Immediately the Holy Spirit brought scripture to mind. "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." (Luke 9:62)
Today, the Holy Spirit personalized that verse for me in such a way that I will be able to minister better in the future. It was as if He said to me, "When have put your hand to the plow and look back, you will see yourself and your efforts as being unfit for the Kingdom of God. You will become frustrated and want to quit. Don't do it!" Yes, I know the correct view of this scripture is that anyone wanting to be a disciple must be leave all behind and go forward with the Lord. It speaks of those who are not willing to cut their ties to the world. Today I see more than that.
When we look back over our lives, we can easily become discouraged. It appears from our point of view that the gifts of time and talent that we invested in the Kingdom were wasted. We see all the attempts that failed. The successes seem few and far between. Though we know we can't change the past, our hearts can be filled with what ifs... The Lord doesn't call us for that. He continually draws us towards His goal. Day by day He gives us the unction to respond by doing all sorts of tasks. Some tasks are exciting. Some are mundane. As long as we keep our hands on the plow and keep going forward, God's plan is being accomplished.
The Apostle Paul writes it this way:
I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection! But I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ Jesus saved me for and wants me to be. No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven. (Philippians 3:12-14, New Living Translation)
Today, I have my hand on the plow and I'm not looking back!
Monday, April 19, 2010
It's About Time
Time is a strange substance for us. We measure it in nanoseconds and eons. We schedule our lives around it. We feel pushed when it gets away from us.
My normal operating speed is about 8 minutes late. I'm not sure how that developed but if you look at your clock, I will probably arrive about 8 minutes later than I said. I must say that I am getting much better at that as I get older and don't cram my schedule so full.
I have been thinking lately about how God orders our lives through time. It is such a blessing to be in the right place at just the right time. It is nice to see the perfect sunset and not to have missed it. It is nice to catch a baby smiling in his sleep. So many wondrous things happen around us every day. It takes more than just being in the right place. We also have to be there at the right time to be able to see the blessing.
In my area, there are several railroad crossings. Most of the time, I get through the crossings with no train in sight. However, there are days when the gates are down and the train seems to take forever to go on by. Of course, those are the days when I really need to be someplace on time. I could say I am at the wrong place at the wrong time. My thoughts wander--Is God keeping me from some disaster? What would I have missed if the train was not there? Then my mind shifts to all the graffiti on the boxcars and I think of how the talents of the artists could be used in better ways. As the gates rise, I am happy that God orders my life and that He kept me from something much worse.
But what of the times it doesn't work out so well--times we cry out, "How could God let this happen?" Truly there are circumstances where disaster absolutely falls on people. Freak accidents occur. We all know of someone who has died because he or she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As time-bound creatures, we get so caught up with moment-to-moment time that we forget all about the big picture that God sees. I sometimes look at the circumstances around me to try to determine what God is doing in my life today. Did God have the train at the crossing so that I would miss the soup of the day at the restaurant and have to get the meatloaf instead? You know exactly what I mean.
Today I am looking at it from another perspective. God's Word promises, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord." (Psalm 37:23) and "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path." (Proverbs 3:5-6) From God's point of view, He is leading me to His goal in the long term. It may be 20 years of moving day by day and step by step before I am able to see how He has directed my life. It can be centuries of generations of people living their lives before humanity gets where He wants us to be. Today I need to stop judging whether I am in the right place at the right time or the wrong place at the wrong time. I need to quit stressing over which steps to take. Today I will trust the Lord and believe His word. I can look down at my feet and see that they are exactly where the Lord wants them to be today. He is bringing me from glory to glory in His perfect timing.
I think I get it now. Lord, are you whispering to me today, "It's about time!"?
My normal operating speed is about 8 minutes late. I'm not sure how that developed but if you look at your clock, I will probably arrive about 8 minutes later than I said. I must say that I am getting much better at that as I get older and don't cram my schedule so full.
I have been thinking lately about how God orders our lives through time. It is such a blessing to be in the right place at just the right time. It is nice to see the perfect sunset and not to have missed it. It is nice to catch a baby smiling in his sleep. So many wondrous things happen around us every day. It takes more than just being in the right place. We also have to be there at the right time to be able to see the blessing.
In my area, there are several railroad crossings. Most of the time, I get through the crossings with no train in sight. However, there are days when the gates are down and the train seems to take forever to go on by. Of course, those are the days when I really need to be someplace on time. I could say I am at the wrong place at the wrong time. My thoughts wander--Is God keeping me from some disaster? What would I have missed if the train was not there? Then my mind shifts to all the graffiti on the boxcars and I think of how the talents of the artists could be used in better ways. As the gates rise, I am happy that God orders my life and that He kept me from something much worse.
But what of the times it doesn't work out so well--times we cry out, "How could God let this happen?" Truly there are circumstances where disaster absolutely falls on people. Freak accidents occur. We all know of someone who has died because he or she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As time-bound creatures, we get so caught up with moment-to-moment time that we forget all about the big picture that God sees. I sometimes look at the circumstances around me to try to determine what God is doing in my life today. Did God have the train at the crossing so that I would miss the soup of the day at the restaurant and have to get the meatloaf instead? You know exactly what I mean.
Today I am looking at it from another perspective. God's Word promises, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord." (Psalm 37:23) and "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path." (Proverbs 3:5-6) From God's point of view, He is leading me to His goal in the long term. It may be 20 years of moving day by day and step by step before I am able to see how He has directed my life. It can be centuries of generations of people living their lives before humanity gets where He wants us to be. Today I need to stop judging whether I am in the right place at the right time or the wrong place at the wrong time. I need to quit stressing over which steps to take. Today I will trust the Lord and believe His word. I can look down at my feet and see that they are exactly where the Lord wants them to be today. He is bringing me from glory to glory in His perfect timing.
I think I get it now. Lord, are you whispering to me today, "It's about time!"?
Monday, April 12, 2010
Cleansing a Dirty Mind
How much living water is required to cleanse a dirty mind? That is what I have been thinking of for the past week. Not that kind of dirty mind, lol. I'm talking about a mind cluttered by the words and thoughts planted by years of living on a worldly planet.
So here's the thing--our spiritual thinking gets bogged down by all kinds of thought sludge. Some things are pretty innocuous: "What can I buy for Mom for her birthday?" Some thoughts are downright nasty: "I can never do anything worthwhile for God." Day by day, our minds get cluttered to the point that it is hard to sort it out. Then, just like an overloaded hard drive, we need reformatting. So what is a person to do?
Jesus prayed for us saying: "They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the truth, Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth." John 17:16-19 Paul wrote: "...Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her, to make her holy, cleansing her in the washing of water by the word. He did this to present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and blameless." Eph. 5:25-27
The word of God is the washing medium. So just reading the bible should fix everything, right? Wrong! If that were the case, we could pick certain verses and spritz spritz, all would be perfect in our little kingdom. It doesn't work that way. (Just ask me--I've tried.) We can even try to deluge ourselves in the word. Instead of spritzing, we can drown in it. Still won't work. We will just get frustrated and it adds more clutter to our dirty minds.
So what is the answer here? Today I think it has much more to do with Who is doing the washing. Holy Spirit knows exactly what "word" I need for Him to apply to my mind today through revelation and discipline that will completely renew my mind. He has an unlimited supply from streams of living water. Maybe today instead of worrying about what the Lord needs to do to straighten out my thinking, I will just praise Him.
How much living water is required to cleanse my dirty mind? God only knows and He promises that He will present His bride to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle, but holy and blameless. He always keeps His word.
So here's the thing--our spiritual thinking gets bogged down by all kinds of thought sludge. Some things are pretty innocuous: "What can I buy for Mom for her birthday?" Some thoughts are downright nasty: "I can never do anything worthwhile for God." Day by day, our minds get cluttered to the point that it is hard to sort it out. Then, just like an overloaded hard drive, we need reformatting. So what is a person to do?
Jesus prayed for us saying: "They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the truth, Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. I sanctify Myself for them, so they also may be sanctified by the truth." John 17:16-19 Paul wrote: "...Christ loved the church and gave Himself for her, to make her holy, cleansing her in the washing of water by the word. He did this to present the church to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and blameless." Eph. 5:25-27
The word of God is the washing medium. So just reading the bible should fix everything, right? Wrong! If that were the case, we could pick certain verses and spritz spritz, all would be perfect in our little kingdom. It doesn't work that way. (Just ask me--I've tried.) We can even try to deluge ourselves in the word. Instead of spritzing, we can drown in it. Still won't work. We will just get frustrated and it adds more clutter to our dirty minds.
So what is the answer here? Today I think it has much more to do with Who is doing the washing. Holy Spirit knows exactly what "word" I need for Him to apply to my mind today through revelation and discipline that will completely renew my mind. He has an unlimited supply from streams of living water. Maybe today instead of worrying about what the Lord needs to do to straighten out my thinking, I will just praise Him.
How much living water is required to cleanse my dirty mind? God only knows and He promises that He will present His bride to Himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle, but holy and blameless. He always keeps His word.
Monday, April 5, 2010
"As for you, follow Me"
So here we are on Easter Monday. The baskets of candy and colored eggs are found. Easter Sunday services were attended at church. We celebrated the resurrection of our Lord once again. Now what? That is what I have been contemplating today.
Jesus appeared to many after He rose from the dead. Since that day, everyone who believes--that Jesus was born of a virgin, was crucified, died and buried, rose (with His body) from the dead and ascended to the Father--everyone who believes, is born anew by the Spirit of God. We are ones who have personally experienced a bit of resurrection ourselves. Our lives have changed. On Easter, we celebrate Jesus' resurrection, as well as our own new lives and the promise of our full resurrection when Jesus returns.
After the celebration is over, then what? What should we be doing while we wait for Jesus to return? It would not be appropriate to stand around looking at the sky waiting to see Jesus come back. The apostles were rebuked for doing that (Acts. 1:9-11). We know that He is returning. We must keep ourselves busy doing something. What shall we do?
In the Gospel narratives, Jesus gave his disciples instructions on what to do next. The Great Commission tells us to go, make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, teaching them to keep Jesus' commandments. (Matthew 28:19-20). Mark's gospel adds the promise of signs following those who believe. (Mark 16:15-18). Jesus' instruction in the Gospel of Luke tells us to wait until we receive the promise of the Father, the empowering of the Holy Spirit. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5). None of those are new to me. I have heard sermons on them repeatedly since receiving Jesus as my risen Savior almost 30 years ago.
Today, the gospel of John, chapter 21 is calling to me. Today, when I asked the Lord what I should do now, "What next, Lord?", He answered me with the words He spoke to Peter. This time it wasn't "Feed My lambs." or "Shepherd My sheep" or "Feed My sheep." I have heard that call before and willingly answered as the Lord made me able. Today I saw something else in Jesus' conversation with Peter that spoke directly to me. Jesus told Peter, "As for you, follow Me!" (John 21:22).
Lord, that is so simple yet requires so much faith. I need to actually listen for Your voice and go precisely where You tell me to go, without reservation. I dare not look at others to see what You call them to do. Today, as for me, I follow Jesus.
Jesus appeared to many after He rose from the dead. Since that day, everyone who believes--that Jesus was born of a virgin, was crucified, died and buried, rose (with His body) from the dead and ascended to the Father--everyone who believes, is born anew by the Spirit of God. We are ones who have personally experienced a bit of resurrection ourselves. Our lives have changed. On Easter, we celebrate Jesus' resurrection, as well as our own new lives and the promise of our full resurrection when Jesus returns.
After the celebration is over, then what? What should we be doing while we wait for Jesus to return? It would not be appropriate to stand around looking at the sky waiting to see Jesus come back. The apostles were rebuked for doing that (Acts. 1:9-11). We know that He is returning. We must keep ourselves busy doing something. What shall we do?
In the Gospel narratives, Jesus gave his disciples instructions on what to do next. The Great Commission tells us to go, make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, teaching them to keep Jesus' commandments. (Matthew 28:19-20). Mark's gospel adds the promise of signs following those who believe. (Mark 16:15-18). Jesus' instruction in the Gospel of Luke tells us to wait until we receive the promise of the Father, the empowering of the Holy Spirit. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-5). None of those are new to me. I have heard sermons on them repeatedly since receiving Jesus as my risen Savior almost 30 years ago.
Today, the gospel of John, chapter 21 is calling to me. Today, when I asked the Lord what I should do now, "What next, Lord?", He answered me with the words He spoke to Peter. This time it wasn't "Feed My lambs." or "Shepherd My sheep" or "Feed My sheep." I have heard that call before and willingly answered as the Lord made me able. Today I saw something else in Jesus' conversation with Peter that spoke directly to me. Jesus told Peter, "As for you, follow Me!" (John 21:22).
Lord, that is so simple yet requires so much faith. I need to actually listen for Your voice and go precisely where You tell me to go, without reservation. I dare not look at others to see what You call them to do. Today, as for me, I follow Jesus.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Holiness and the Publican
What if I ignored the fact that God is holy? I would just have to live up to the standard of human opinion. Whatever public policy dictates, that is how I would be required to live. That wouldn't be so hard. I do a pretty good job of being a decent citizen. I think I'm pretty nice to my friends and neighbors. I don't rob banks or steal lollipops from small children. I don't lie. Compared to many people out there, I'm a regular saint. Would it really be necessary for Jesus to die for regular sinners like me? Yes, Jesus died for the world. But if He didn't die for me as an individual, I would still be hopeless, living in the delusion of my own righteousness.
Ignoring the truth doesn't change it. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) When He invades the lives of His people, God's holiness leaves them completely undone. His brilliant holiness was enough to blind the apostle Paul. The sons of Aaron went up in a puff of smoke for entering God's holy presence in an unrighteous way.
Whenever God touches me with His holiness, I am undone as well. God's holiness shows me that I, like the apostle, am chief among sinners. I deserve death by God's hand, yet He sees me perfected in Christ Jesus. I can't think of anything more awesome than that!
In the parable of the Pharisee and the publican, Jesus tells us the story of two men who went to pray. (Luke 18:10-14) One saw only his own goodness. The other saw the holiness of God. I am able to boldly approach the throne of grace much as the publican did, not because I'm pretty good by the world's standard. It is purely by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, Messiah, Perfect Lamb of God.
Today, I can stand with my sin forgiven, the price fully paid, with the hope and courage to seek the face of God. Words can't be found to express how thankful I am for the Cross.
Ignoring the truth doesn't change it. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) When He invades the lives of His people, God's holiness leaves them completely undone. His brilliant holiness was enough to blind the apostle Paul. The sons of Aaron went up in a puff of smoke for entering God's holy presence in an unrighteous way.
Whenever God touches me with His holiness, I am undone as well. God's holiness shows me that I, like the apostle, am chief among sinners. I deserve death by God's hand, yet He sees me perfected in Christ Jesus. I can't think of anything more awesome than that!
In the parable of the Pharisee and the publican, Jesus tells us the story of two men who went to pray. (Luke 18:10-14) One saw only his own goodness. The other saw the holiness of God. I am able to boldly approach the throne of grace much as the publican did, not because I'm pretty good by the world's standard. It is purely by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, Messiah, Perfect Lamb of God.
Today, I can stand with my sin forgiven, the price fully paid, with the hope and courage to seek the face of God. Words can't be found to express how thankful I am for the Cross.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Me First!
I am someone who has gotten to amusement parks thirty minutes early to be first in line to my favorite ride. I have also gone shopping on Black Friday, albeit unsuccessfully. I know I'm not the only one. Many of us want to be first in line to get the prize. We may say with our lips, "I can wait, go ahead," but with our hearts and minds, we cry out "Me first!" and then feel guilty about being so selfish.
I think of little children who raise their hands and shout out "Me, Me" when there is some goody being offered. Grownups don't do that so much. I guess we have learned that it is rude to be impatient. Decorum is offended by too much enthusiasm.
Today, I am looking at "me first" a little differently. In the gospels, Jesus clearly reacts to those who say "me first" with their actions. Think of all the people who so rudely budged in line. He blessed them all. The guy whose friends lowered him through the roof... the Syrophoenician woman with the demonized daughter... the people who brought their children to Jesus to be blessed... the woman with the issue of blood... blind Bartimaeus... the ten lepers. The list goes on and on. One common denominator is present in those to whom Jesus ministered--they all said "Me first!" with their actions.
I must admit, my sensibilities get a bit offended when I think of the parable of the guy who pounded on his neighbor's door in the middle of the night for some bread (Luke 11:5-8). If my kids ever did something like that I would have rebuked them for being rude and obnoxious. "Wait your turn!" I would say. However, that is not the point of the parable. Jesus told his disciples, "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" (Luke 11:13)
So why do I think Jesus wants us to keep on pressing in with a "me first" attitude?
At that time, the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them. "I assure you, He said, unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child--this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:1-4)
In the spirit of one of God's little children, today I say "Me, first!"
I think of little children who raise their hands and shout out "Me, Me" when there is some goody being offered. Grownups don't do that so much. I guess we have learned that it is rude to be impatient. Decorum is offended by too much enthusiasm.
Today, I am looking at "me first" a little differently. In the gospels, Jesus clearly reacts to those who say "me first" with their actions. Think of all the people who so rudely budged in line. He blessed them all. The guy whose friends lowered him through the roof... the Syrophoenician woman with the demonized daughter... the people who brought their children to Jesus to be blessed... the woman with the issue of blood... blind Bartimaeus... the ten lepers. The list goes on and on. One common denominator is present in those to whom Jesus ministered--they all said "Me first!" with their actions.
I must admit, my sensibilities get a bit offended when I think of the parable of the guy who pounded on his neighbor's door in the middle of the night for some bread (Luke 11:5-8). If my kids ever did something like that I would have rebuked them for being rude and obnoxious. "Wait your turn!" I would say. However, that is not the point of the parable. Jesus told his disciples, "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?" (Luke 11:13)
So why do I think Jesus wants us to keep on pressing in with a "me first" attitude?
- It demonstrates that we know we have a need.
- It shows that we believe that He is the only one that can fill that need.
- It shows that we don't care what anyone else thinks.
At that time, the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them. "I assure you, He said, unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child--this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:1-4)
In the spirit of one of God's little children, today I say "Me, first!"
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