BBD 10.13.05 Collision
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10.13.05
Collision
Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and
many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came
near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the
only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city
was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to
her, "Do not weep." Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who
carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man, I say to you, arise." So
he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his
mother. Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great
prophet has risen up among us"; and, "God has visited His people." And this
report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. -
Luke 7:11-17.
On Highway 108 close to Jamestown, California, Diana Nichols had a sudden
unexpected and shocking collision. She was driving along on her motorcycle
enjoying the day traveling at about 50 mph or so when it suddenly happened.
A 250-pound bear ran across her path resulting in the collision and the
broken collarbone Diana suffered when her cycle flipped. She was airlifted
for treatment to a Modesto hospital where she was treated and released.
Apparently, the bear also survived and thankfully, he took off after the
collision.
In the area where I live, I am used to hearing about collisions between
vehicles and deer, which happen frequently. I have had a few close calls
with them. Thankfully, we do not have to be concerned about bears suddenly
running into our path! What a shock that must have been!
It must have been an even greater shock to a grieving family when Jesus
encountered them in the city of Nain. The only son of a widow had died and
there was great grief in her heart. But suddenly death collided with life!
Jesus touched the open coffin and said, "Young man, I say to you, arise."
The man who had been dead sat up and began to speak. What a wonderful shock!
Death had been overcome by life - the Prince of Life, Jesus Christ.
Even more surprising is that Jesus is still in the life giving business
today. The world, the flesh, and the devil are busy killing, stealing and
destroying (John 10:10a) but Jesus has come to give life (John 10:10b).
Whenever your life encounters impossible obstacles and problems allow those
obstacles and problems to have a collision with life - Jesus Christ. It may
be a bear of a day but allow Jesus to be the Lord of it by bringing life
into your world.
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