We all are in line

We live in a world where we line up for almost everything. Before the pandemic we gathered in many places. There are few activities that do not require our standing in a line. Almost always there is a cattle chute where we are conditioned to get in line. Much of the time it’s well ventilated or maybe even air conditioned. There are often conversations among those nearby. Subjects covered may be politics, religion, the economy, but more frequently it’s the safe topic of weather. Some settings even offer a big screen TV to view while waiting your turn. Sometimes we are given a “buzzer” that holds our place in line as we wait. Often, we have a basket, or a cart filled with goods for a clerk to count or scan our selections. There are those behind us waiting in the line for their turn with the clerk. We wait our turn in amusement parks, scared to death of the roller coaster, ballparks, field houses, and a host of other entertainment venues. We drive our cars up to the stop sign and again we wait our turn. Virtually all things we subject ourselves require us to wait our turn. Not much preparation is needed to be in line. If not before, certainly by kindergarten or first grade we know lines and the decorum of line expectations. We line up for the trip to the playground, the rest room, and the lunchroom. There were always those who did not want to abide by the line rules. They would hop around looking for ways to beat the system, but eventually most learned the lesson of “my turn”. We are all in the same line at conception. This line suggests that preparation should be ongoing down through the years. Your turn is inevitable regardless of the preparation. Everyone will have his or her turn. Sometimes your turn may come without warning. More often your turn depends on the years you have been standing in line. Again, there are those that jump the line after deciding it is their turn. When will it be your turn? Only God knows when it’s your turn. Are you ready? It is the only time this will happen. Sure, it’s scary. Even Jesus, in the garden, knew fear and asked that this cup be taken from Him. He quickly acknowledged that the will of the Father be done. It is only natural to be scared, but if you prepare, it is less frightening and even comfortable to think about. The preparation is simple. John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may have life everlasting. We all have our turn. There are those who have had their turn in the line ahead of us. There are those who are in line behind us. There is no doubt that our place in line will bring us to our turn. Please take time to accept Christ if you have not already. Spend time before your turn is upon you. Attempt to emulate Christ’s teaching and his life. We all fall short, but with the Grace of our Lord and Savior, our turn, when it comes, will lead us to life everlasting, dwelling with God the Father Almighty in heaven. 

God loves you more than any human can understand, his grace for you is eternal, as long as your heart is beating you can receive that grace just simply ask.