Lost Luggage

Anyone who travels a lot, has their luggage lost at least once.  If it is the beginning of a trip, there is alot of anxiety on how to "get along" without those items.

Terri Rider, former St.Mark member,  recently had luggage lost for a few days, but reflected on the lesson to be learned from lost luggage:

* New things, never been used things were in the luggage. We’re given spiritual gifts. What if those were never used. It would be such a waste to reach heaven and still have new, unused things.

* Costly things – not yet worn out or used completely. Jesus gave us the most costly item – His life. We should make the most of our life because of the price He paid for us.

* Hand-made items made with love – so much thought went into making a specific, personal item. That is how God made us; each individually with love. With our life’s journey in mind, He put into us something practical and purposeful for our needs. God also gave us enjoyment of receiving His hand-made items for us.

* Gifts to give others were additional items in the lost luggage. We have such a precious gift of knowing the Son. What good is that gift if it remains in our “lost luggage.” Gifts are meant to share with others.  A gift is not a gift until it is given away.

Terri Rider iDEAS www.ideasworld.org 720.283.9100 7852 S. Elati St Ste 202 Littleton CO 81037 digeridootoo@hotmail.com