"Pop Pop's Motorcycle too loud!"

we have a desire that those we love will love the things we love. we go to extraordinary measures to make sure that happens.

when my little grandson came to visit last month, I wanted him to fall in love with the new addition to my life...my new Harley.

well, as it were, it did not happen. he really liked looking at it, even talking about it, but he did not want to hear it rumble. "too loud too loud...pop pop motorcycle too loud!!!"

so to remedy the problem, I have taken it on myself to shower the boy in all stuff Harley. after all, after he sees the mystique he will love it like I love it...right? got him a Leather Harley bike jacket, zippers and all. Harley skull cap, Harley toy bikes, Harley t-shirt, Harley coloring book, and boots will be next. it may take a while, but he should come around by age 4-5. not long to wait. after all, he is 2 1/2.

just another opportunity to see life through his eyes.

faith lived out in a person who is completely sold out and devoted to Christ is a beautiful vision. these folks want their family and friends to have what they have, live like they do, feel what they feel. natural.

so how is it that folks can't see the reality of Jesus in the lives of the true believers?

the same reason folks in the bible did not see Jesus for who he was then.

he does not want them to.

we must come to the realization that the author and finisher of our faith is the determining factor for these things.

no matter how many wwjd bracelets we give out, no matter how many worship Cd's we listen to, no matter how much we try, it is the will and desire of God himself to save. we are to plant seeds with our lives as incense and glory in the lives of others. we are to be faithful and obedient. we are to remain...yet it is all up to him.

more than anything I want Jackson to know Jesus. his chances are better than other kids in the world. the heritage he has runs deep in service to the King. he will hear, and hear much about the greatness of God. he will see and see much in service of his family to the Bride.

but ultimately it is God who saves.

I am glad for that.

for now, we teach him to pray. we show him faith, we read over him as he sleeps. and we pray for him. to know the God who loves and grants mercy. to know the God whose "enemy flees before Him in the darkness." to know the God who said "let there be"...and there is.

Heritage is more than a name for Harley...it is how he came to be. it may be to loud now...it may be to complex now...but he will grow, and he will learn.