Hello ,
"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
When I was in 1st grade, there was a group of rough kids on the school bus that liked to pick on those that were younger or smaller than themselves. Is was a cold winter day when I hopped on the long, yellow vehicle after a day of school. I was wearing a warm hat, carrying my lunch pail, and making my way to my seat when it happened.
One of the bigger kids that liked to tease the smaller kids grabbed the hat from my head and threw it to one of his friends. The game began in earnest; keep Mike's hat from him and toss it around the bus. I was frustrated by trying to get it back. I asked for it a number of times...no success.
My older brother was out sick that day, so he wasn't there to defend me. I felt confused, frustrated, and afraid because these bigger kids were enjoying themselves at my expense. I felt alone and singled out.
Have you ever had an experience like that...even in adulthood? Have you ever struggled through a day when it seems like the entire world is out to get you? Or maybe, just maybe, it seems like someone has placed a "kick-me" sign on your back...and you didn't realize it?
I felt like that on this particular day long ago. I didn't have the answers, and I felt very vulnerable.
And then "Big Jim" climbed up the steps of the bus! (Cue the "hero" music please.)
"Big Jim" was a high school student. He was quiet and polite...and did I mention...really big?
Jim did something for me that day that I will never forget; he approached the biggest boy that was holding my hat and put his hand out. "Give me the hat!" Jim told the kid. The young man complied immediately and Jim smiled at me. "You're sittin' with me kid," he said quietly.
I sat next to the window, and my savior, "Big Jim" sat next to the aisle. He handed me my hat, smiled, and said, "You stay with me today, and they won't take your hat anymore, O.K.?" I can't explain how that made me feel, but I rode the rest of the way home in peace and quiet...wearing my hat.
Today, the world is going to attempt to push you around. The devil is going to try to bully you, and make you think that you're standing alone, singled out....without a protector.
You're not!
If you've chosen to sit with your friend Jesus, He'll provide you with with the peace that you need. Get on the bus, sit next to Jesus, enjoy a peaceful ride today. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Have a great day and God bless!
