What are you taking with you?
I overpacked for this last trip … again. I always have a contingency of supplies, a bit of water and food, a couple books, my Bible and computer, of course. I also grabbed my Kindle, the travel coffee pot, some blankets, my crocheting for those long stretches when I wasn’t driving. Oh, and my pillow because I know I won’t sleep well on some other one. I packed my backpack which I take to work daily instead of a purse, but then I thought about going into restaurants and games, so I also packed my mini-purse. Did I forget anything? Oh yes, medications, hearing aid batteries, strips for my glucometer …. There, I think I have it all. Oh wait, I forgot the lunches I packed for Thursday!
What are you taking with you?
While at my grandson’s last Junior Varsity football game, my son took a picture with five of the young men who were on the team. He posted it on Facebook with the comment that he had coached these five strapping young men (all now taller than him) since they were little tykes. These boys have stayed together, decided to stick together and go to high school together. They are not perfect kids and as with all children, growing up isn’t always easy. But these five boys, standing there in their dirty uniforms with my son are a treasure.
Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” [Matt 6:21]
That means where your heart rests—that is your treasure. When we stand before the LORD one day, our treasures will be openly displayed. I’m looking at my son, his treasure can be found in all the young boys and young men into which he has invested his life.
What are you taking with you?
