“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

In the place where I live and move and roll through, I had never actually seen it done before. But I wasn’t IN my usual world, I was in his… behind him… on a 4 wheeler… and he was slowing down! Sensing something was about to happen… it did! The old guy smacked the throttle and pulled 4 wheels back on 2… and kept on riding! Having JUST begun, I already knew who the leader was!

My new friend Wayne and I rode together a few times, but stopped often. I was intrigued by his spirit, knowledge and skill, and he mine, so we stopped often to talk, taking time to learn about one another. As a newer Believer, he had God questions. Being a leader in that field, I answered. We became fast friends. Soon… we had a following!

The best time of my vacation trip was when we rode with 9 vehicles and 11 people, most under 17. Wayne didn’t know the skill-set of several, so he said, “we’re just gonna take a little ride up behind my place before we get started.” And up the mountain he headed. I took the last position as watchdog of the crew… and was NOT disappointed!

Starting with a wheelie, Wayne headed the crew into a mountainous crevasse where he’d made a figure 8, then hit the gas! Pulling off and shutting mine down, I just watched the show as everyone followed him. Roaring engines, tight turns and a few lessons later, Wayne led the crew back up to me. As he passed I shouted… “ya ol geezer! I KNOW what ya just did!” “WHAAAA?” he replied!

When a kid places their butt over an engine, something happens. Same as when a kid’s hands go around the handle of a pistol! The experience of learning the what’s, how’s, do’s and don’ts from a skilled teacher are some of the most Holy of times in a kid’s life. Learning how to limit and focus outward power and bring it under control is a seriously Biblical term called ‘meekness.’ And Wayne knew!

Before we could SAFELY ride, Wayne needed to know each rider’s capabilities so he could lead us all on a trip that would be safe and enjoyable while fun and adventurous. Knowing how a trip turned out became easy. Wayne and I sat back and listened as riders talked and shared their personal experience of the group’s collective trip! With giggles and jabs, it made me think of ‘Church!’

My journey with Jesus is the most glorious, adventurous, most frustrating adventure of my life. Jesus ALWAYS pushes, tests, prompts and corrects. And then He expects another trip almost immediately. When highlights come up, both good and bad, He expects me to sit with Him and talk about it so I will become stronger, meeker and even more reliable upon Him. THEN He says, ‘GO SHOW & TELL!’

Are YOU showing the world what YOU’VE got with Jesus Christ as Lord? Are you following Him closely? Are you preparing for a next adventure? Because He’s ready to roll and He’s calling YOUR name!