A Sure Bet

There is a story I like—I’ll bet it will make you smile…
 
An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a sarcophagus containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious history museum. The excited archaeologist exclaimed, “I have just discovered a three thousand year old mummy of a man who died of a heart attack!” The curator replied, “Bring him in and we will check him out.” A few days later the amazed curator called the archaeologist and said, “You were right about the mummy’s age and cause of death. The question is: How did you know?” The archaeologist answered, “Easy, there was a piece of paper in his hand that read, ‘Ten thousand shekels on Goliath.’”
 
Okay, admit it. You could not help but smile at that one! Moreover, it does serve to remind us that not everything is a sure bet in life. Think about it. Just when you think you have it all figured out, the unexpected comes along. Just when you think you have it all planned out, your world goes upside down. Just when you think you have it all worked out, the unforeseen blindsides you. Life works that way at times. I have learned: It’s not always up to me; sometimes it’s just what will be.
 
However, don’t be disillusioned! For there is one thing you can count on, no matter what comes your way, and it is the proven dependability of God’s love. You can roll the dice if you want, but as for me, I would rather cast my cares upon the Lord for He cares for me (1 Peter 5:7). I would rather place my life in the hands of God and trust Him for what may come (Psalm 55:22). I would rather take my Shepherd by the hand and trust Him to show me the way I should go and what I should do. For I have learned that if I trust in the Lord with all my heart…He will direct my path (Proverbs 3:5-6). This is the path of blessing and the one that will eventually take me home and into His loving arms. You can bet on it…
 
Devotedly yours,
Pastor Ron