THE ROAD TO LIFE

At First, I saw Jesus as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die.

But later on, when I became willing to accept Jesus, it seemed as though life were rather like a bike ride. But, it was a tandem bike; and I noticed that Jesus was in the back helping me pedal.
I don’t know just when it was when that Jesus suggested we change places, but life has never been the same since.

When I had control, I knew the way. It was rather boring, but predictable. It was the shortest distance between two points. But, when Jesus took the lead, there were delightful long cuts, up mountains, and through rocky places at breakneck speeds; it was all I could do to hang on. Even though it looked like madness; Jesus said, “Pedal!”

I worried and was anxious and asked, “Where are you taking me?” Jesus laughed and didn’t answer, and I started to learn to trust. I forgot my boring life and entered into the adventure. And, when I’d say, “I’m scared,” Jesus would lean back and touch my hand.

He took me to people with gifts that I needed, gifts of healing, acceptance, and joy. They gave me gifts to take on my journey; Jesus and mine.

Throughout our journey, Jesus would say, “Give the gifts away; they’re extra baggage; too much weight.” So I did; to the people we met, and I found that in giving I received; and still our burden was light.

I did not trust Jesus, at first being in control of my life. I thought He’d wreck it; but He knows bike secrets; knows how to make it bend to the sharp corners; knows how to jump to clear high rocks; knows how to fly to shorten scary passages.

And, I am learning to shut up and pedal in the strangest places; I’m beginning to enjoy the view and the cool breeze on my face with my delightful constant Companion, Jesus.
When I am sure, I can’t do any more; He just smiles and says…PEDAL!”

Author Unknown