Blessed Conveyor

Probably my favorite "I Love Lucy" episode is when she & Ethel have jobs in a  chocolate factory.  Their reactions to the ever-increasing speed in which  the chocolates come down the conveyor are hilarious. Chocolate coming towards me at any speed, however, is quite delectable!

 

Paul wrote in Romans 14:17 the kingdom of God is "righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."   Oh, the things that entice me to doubt The Father’s sovereignty and faithfulness.  In Verse 19, Paul tells us to "pursue the things which make for peace." What an idea to step away from life’s stuff that allures and misleads (much like chocolate) only to find abundant peace and joy. Imagine yourself standing instead at a conveyor in a joy factory!  When we seek to live and walk with Christ (Galatians 5:25), we experience delectable fruits of His Spirit -- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (V.22-23). The richness of Himself just keeps coming and coming to us the more time we spend in His Presence. Oh my, what a blessed conveyor!

 

Dear Lord,

How wonderful it is to know this life is not all there is!  You have made it possible for me to live here victoriously then enjoy eternity with You.  Make my life a poured-out offering of praise.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.