Alway Available

     I was traveling and had gotten half-way to my destination when I realized I had forgotten my laptop. This was semi-huge, since I like to continue my writing when away from home. However, I took consolation in the fact I had not forgotten my cell phone. Had that been the case, I am sure I would have made an immmediate u-turn.
     How many of us have actually done that! Most everyone is attached at-the-hip to their cell phones. As the saying goes, “Don’t leave home without it!”
     After saying all this, I never have to worry about leaving home without God. I admit there are times I forget about Him, but He always rides beside me, walks with me, and is waiting and ready to listen. He “sticketh closer than a brother” and He “will never leave me.”
     Should I forget my Bible, I have stored up within myself some truth that the Holy Spirit can bring to mind because I have read and hidden His Word in my heart. I have it available at just the right time. 
     God and His Word are not only with me at all times, but He stands waiting for me to introduce Him to any new-comer. Three is never a crowd. Jesus is a friend of all!

Cell Phone

Occasionally, I will forget and leave home without my cell phone. When I do, I feel lost, for with all the apps, it has replaced my way of communication, my calendar, watch, alarm clock, Bible, dictionary, flash light, GPS, and many more I could name. However, I never ever, ever leave home without God. I can communicate with Him whenever and wherever. I need no hand-held device, and He is not replaceable! 

"Your have enclosed me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your Presence?" Psalm 139:5,7 

I'd Rather Have Jesus

     How fast we get addicted!  I left home without my cell phone.  When I realized it, I had no time to return for it.  My spouse was with me.  He had his, so I really had no need for mine, BUT I wanted it which made me irritated, to say the least.  I was on the verge of letting my "absent" phone ruin my day.  How stupid can I get?  
     My phone is for security purposes, it should not be what determines my joy.  There is nothing that is truly more the source of my joy than Jesus.  So often when I don't have what I want or forget to take with me what I want, I let these idols interfere and I forget, for a moment, that Jesus is with me at all times.  My joy is with Him. 
 
     This reminds of a song, I'd Rather Have Jesus.   So, if I don't have my phone, if I don't have a new car, if I don't live in the best of homes, if, if, if..... I'd rather have Jesus!

1. I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
   I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
   I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands;
   I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
   
   • Refrain:
     Than to be the king of a vast domain
     Or be held in sin’s dread sway;
     I’d rather have Jesus than anything
     This world affords today.
2. I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause;
   I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause;
   I’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame;
   I’d rather be true to His holy name
3. He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
   He’s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
   He’s all that my hungering spirit needs;
   I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead

Cordless phone

 

There are some very creative people who come up with just the right sayings which make a person think.  This one gave me pause for consideration.  If everyone would keep Jesus as close to their person as their phones, the world would be a greater place. 

 

 Daily- Pause and Think!

The first cordless phone is ever available.  It is free!  There is no downtime, unless we chose it.  

  

 

 From the beginning men called upon God.

Genesis 4:26 "And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the Lord."

 

God's promise is sure.  He is just one phone call away.

Jeremiah 29:12 "Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.