Its A Mystery To Me

Mysteries, mysteries, every where you look... mysteries. There are so many things I really don't understand, that if I'm not careful, I might develop some kind of complex... or something. Seriously, if you had two piles; the first pile being the "Yep, I've got that down pat" pile, and the other being the "Clueless" pile, which do you suppose would be bigger? Now for me, that's a no-brainer. My biggest pile, by far, would be the latter.

I'm pretty convinced that there are some things in life that just aren't meant to be totally understood. And come to think of it... I don't understand THAT either. Really... stop and think about it... aren't there some mysteries in life that just seem to be beyond logic, beyond reasoning, and even beyond explanation? And if you answered yes to that question, then the only logical next question would be something along the lines of; "Reckon why that is?" There you go right there... another mystery. There just doesn't seem to be an end to it.

Not all "WHY" questions are mysteries... I get that part. Like,why isn't football season longer? Answer: because of the game's extreme physical nature, you'd run out of players before the season ended. See? That's not a mystery. But here's one: why is abbreviation such a long word? Having driven an 18 wheeler in my life, here's one: why are there interstate highways in Hawaii?... Really... why is that? Why isn't phonetic spelled like it sounds? I've got to tell you, I always wondered what the best thing was BEFORE sliced bread. And exactly what is happening when an employee is gruntled? Why is it called a T.V. SET... when you only get one to the box? Some really smart person figured out the speed of light... (I have no idea how he did that)... but I don't think I've ever heard what the speed of dark is... well... what is it? And here's one... why is there an expiration date on sour cream? Is it going to get sour-er? And the mysteries go on and on. Like, what's another word for synonym? Why is it called a pair of underwear? Why aren't they called teeth brushes? Mysteries... everywhere you look... mysteries.

One of my all time favorites... what is the difference between a gift and a free gift? If it's free, it's a gift... isn't it? And if its a gift, its free, or it wouldn't be a gift. It's either a gift or it isn't. Its either free or its not a gift at all, its a purchase. Sort of like the marvelous gift of eternal life given by God... FREE... to all who will humbly accept such a wondrous gift. Can't buy it... can't earn it... can't even swap for it... it's FREE to whomever will accept it. Amazing how many people work so hard, for so long, trying to figure out the angle... trying to find the catch... trying to IMPROVE the gift, somehow. And all they have to do, to receive the most cherished gift ever offered to any man, is simply receive it with humility and with gladness of heart. Amazing, indeed. The gift of salvation...

Its a shame so many people work so hard to make it something other than a gift. Reckon why people would do that? Its a MYSTERY to me!!! But then, its Just A Thought.

Pastor Eddy