We arrived at the train station late in the evening to pick up our vehicle after a long, enjoyable weekend as part of my birthday celebration. While approaching the car, it seemed odd that when I used the remote, the lights didn’t turn on. After pressing the remote another time and no lights, I knew something was wrong.
Unfortunately, the vehicle was targeted by criminals based on the value of its electronics. First, they smashed the driver’s window so they could enter, and then they stole most of the electronics (navigation, driver instrument panel, entertainment) and even the driver’s airbag. The car was no longer driveable. Happy birthday Jon.
It was late at night and no taxis, ridesharing, or buses were available, and our friends were unavailable to pick us up. With no other options, we walked 2.2 miles home with our suitcases and backpacks. To overcome some anger we decided to think positively: We had each other, the car was insured, we were walking off some of the extra calories from the fun weekend, and it wasn’t raining.
It has been several weeks since this event and the car is still in the hands of the repair facility. I keep wondering… when will our car be restored? The other problem is that while the car can be restored, this situation could happen again.
This is all to say that we live in a broken world where restoration is only temporary but there will be a day when we become fully restored through the blood of Jesus. Fully in awe and fully thankful for God’s goodness, mercy, love, and power forever (see Revelation 7:12). It will be a glorious day.
Until that day, keep watching, keep preparing, keep being faithful and sharing your faith, and keep praying.
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;
the sun shall not strike them,
nor any scorching heat.
For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,
and he will guide them to springs of living water,
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Rev 7:16-17)
Today’s reading: Nehemiah 7-9, Psalm 140, Revelation 7