The same phenomena occurs with the dreaded "check engine" light. I remember fondly our Toyota Camry, which I brutally murdered on the way to a wedding I was officiating by simply neglecting the oil pressure light. Don't' fret, a good friend picked me up so I made it in time to bind the young couple in marital bliss.
Have you ever paused to consider that our lives, the core our our soul, receives invitations as well. Not just for social gatherings or family events, but for remembrance and rest, love and acceptance, forgiveness and grace. Sometimes our stress level gives us "check engine" lights, like the sty I'm fighting off in my right eye now. If we choose to ignore them we face burn out and illness, or worse.
God loves to invite us to himself and gives us "check engine" reminders when we don't RSVP. Consider the Daily Moravian Texts...
Psalm 107:33-43; 1 Samuel 11,12; John 1:29-42
In the end of Samuel 12, Samuel invites God's people to "consider the great things he (God) has done..." Even in their disobedience in crying out for a human king God does not abandon them. He uses Samuel to continue his invitation to relationship, a "check engine light" for their souls.
When Jesus turned to confront two students of John the Baptist following him, he asked "what do you want?" and invited them to come and see. This is the question Jesus asks us as well. So... What do you want? Today? Right now? Jesus' invitation to you is to come and see how he lives, to "consider the great things he has done for you." And, when confronted with the check engine light of our honest state, we might trust that his invitation is not one we should ignore. May you confirm and RSVP for the life God has for you.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
Bonus Verses & Prayer:
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes and does not keep silence. Psalm 50:2-3
And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1:9-11
Lord God, you shine forth your word and call us to express ourselves in worship to you. Cleanse us and bless us as we offer our lives in dedication to you. We love you Lord and are grateful for your unconditional love. We lift our voices to you and sing your wondrous grace. Your word amazes us, verse after verse baptizing us into your truth. With a thankful heart, we pray. Amen.
