It's not a FAD!

Silly bands, beanie babies, electronic pets, and spinners have at least one thing in common they are all fads. A fad is defined as a temporary (short lived) fashion, notion, or manner of conduct especially one followed enthusiastically by a group. In other words, “here today, gone tomorrow.” Have you ever seen or purchased any of these many fad items listed above? The most recent one out is the infamous Fidget Spinner. A spinning toy being sold at anywhere from $1.00 to over $100. It is said to help children concentration in school while it twirls. And before I go on, let me say; if it works, that’s great. Whatever the intention for the spinner, it’s the hottest item out right now and in high demand, not just by children who “need it” to concentrate but by all children, all genders, races and ages. Now let me confess, both of my children have had most of the items listed above and both have a spinner right now. (I did not purchase either of them-grandparents) But looking at the rage over the spinner got me to thinking. (Ya’ll know how I am.)  All over America, and most likely more states; parents are running out buying these spinners just like many of us do whenever some new-fangled gadget comes out. I’m saying all this to ask one question…“what does it bring?” The answer, “temporary pleasure, or gratification.” So often people search for temporary pleasure or fixes in life. The bible tells us is in, 2 Timothy 2:22a “Flee also youthful passions or lusts.” (A youthful lust is basically something that is fleeting, short lived or a FAD.) The scripture goes on to say, “But pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” I am in no way calling fads evil, but I’m saying think about this, what if as many parents and children running out to get a spinner, were all out spreading the good news of Jesus Christ! What if just as many as owned beanie babies when they came out, were out sharing Christian love by testifying of Christ or feeding the hungry? The word of God is everlasting and though heaven and earth, along with all these fads will pass away, God’s word is ever delivering. It will not be here today and gone tomorrow. Are you running after it? Are you telling everyone about it? It still saves! It is NOT a FAD. Think about it!

Trust Him, that much!

I recently had to give my baby girl some meds. She has some terrible allergies. This day in particular I had to give her more than one type of medication so it was important to give it to her correctly in dosage and time wise. All I had to do was call her into the kitchen and tell her, it was time for medicine. She’s a big girl now so there was not fight or fuss. She came right over and opened her mouth, trusting mommy to give her the right amount of medicine to help her feel better. The medicine doesn’t taste good but she still didn’t rebel. Though she knows the power of prayer and knows all about Jesus as her ultimate healer, she also trusts mommy to give her things that are good for her. This got me to thinking …wow, this child trusts that what I’m giving her is ok, it’s good for her and won’t cause any harm. She has no doubt in her mind that I’m trying to do what’s best for her. She has no reservations, no questions, only…trust. Just watching my baby come in the kitchen and simply take her medicine make me check my trust level with Jesus! When it comes to times of need, or trouble, or spiritual “sickness,” am I trusting Him without question, reservations or hesitation? Are you? Do I fuss and fight when He is directing me to do something I may not want to do but that is better for me in the long run? Do you? Do I try to avoid following His instructions when He has my best interest at heart? Do you? Do I pretend I’m fine and don’t need words of wisdom He is sending though my man of God? Do you? Often we may try to figure things out ourselves, leading to anxiety, fear, depression and or bad decisions when all we need to do is simply obey God’s word…and trust Him. Proverbs 3:5- “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 paths.” Trusting Him lead to great results. Psalms 84:12 “O LORD of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!” Think about it!