-The Uncommon

Those who try to keep their lives will lose them. But those who give up their lives will save them. Luke 17:33 -

Heaven may just have a shrine to honor God’s uncommon use of the common.

It’s a place you won’t want to miss.

Stroll through and see Rahab’s rope. Paul’s bucket. David’s sling. and Samson’s jawbone.

Wrap your hand around the staff which split the sea and smote the rock.

Sniff the ointment which soothed Jesus’ skin and lifted his heart.

I don’t know if these items will be there. But I am sure of one thing—the people who used them will be.

The risk-takers: Rahab who sheltered the spy. The brethren who smuggled Paul.

The conquerors: David, slinging a stone. Samson, swinging a bone. Moses, lifting a rod.

Mary at Jesus’ feet. What she gave cost much. But somehow she knew what he would give—would cost more!