I am not sure where I found this picture, but it has to be one of my favorites. Looking at the faces, I am particularly interested in the young man with the Oklahoma jersey on the left side of the picture. Everyone else seems to be having a great time, but this guy seems to be saying, "LET ME OFF NOW!"
When I look at this picture I want to ask a few questions?
- Who talked our daredevil into getting on the coaster?
- Was it a bet or was he trying to impress someone special?
- When did he realize this was not the greatest idea he had ever thought of?
- What will he do when the coaster stops? I am sure hurling will be part of the evening's activities!
- Will he ever ride another coaster?
As I continue my series from the gospel of Mark, I realize that Jesus spoke into people's lives with authority. Remember Mark 1:27, The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! Jesus taught with authority and as a result people left their nets, their vocations and their homes to follow him on the great adventure. Like the young man on the coaster, I am sure the disciples asked themselves, "What are we doing or why am going through this event in my life?" Like the young man pictured above, they listened to someone who told them this was going to a great adventure. Those of us who have followed Jesus, know the roller coaster ride above is tame compared to living out the kingdom of God in your life.
So before you begin a great adventure, it is important to ask who are you listening to today? This young man listened to a friend and found a fear he had never experienced before. However, we can choose to listen to Jesus and discover while at times we may be afraid, he has told us he will be with us to the end of the age. Who is speaking to you today and who are you listening to today? Are they speaking with authority?
By the way, I have a few questions for the woman in the lower right corner as well!
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