Bible study . . .

Naturally, Bible studies are more fun the more that come . . . and tonight with 6 (The Trinity, me, myself, & I) was a very enjoyable time of praise.

God has been so good to me, that I just relaxed, praised Him, and thought deeply about some of His scripture. What does it really mean to pick up our crosses daily and follow Him?

Does that mean that I should replace the Mercedes emblem with a small golden cross? Of course that would mean that I would have to replace my car, but I probably would enjoy a Benz.

Does it mean that I should be penniless?

Or, more appropriately, does it mean that I should enjoy what God has set before me? Should I enjoy the hardships (& pleasures) of this short life? I think so. Not that giving up everything for Him is wrong, but rather, He sometimes gives us blessings without bound. And when He gives much, we should enjoy what He gives. And when He takes away, we should enjoy what is left. When He rings pain, we should enjoy the pain. When He brings laughter, we should enjoy the laughter.

And when He brings no one over for the study, I enjoy the peace and quiet.

But, I would rather have 20 over . . . just in His time.