Terminal 5

Wendy and I just got through security at Ohare international.  Four 50 pound bags of goods were checked and we are still carrying 2 guitars (a bass that Ben Ellefritz graciously purchased and my Gibson) along with 2 back packs.  We are “locked and loaded.”  As I look out over the miles of tarmac all I can think about is getting there, and the thousands of gallons of jet fuel it must take to fly all of us in terminal 5 to our foreign destinations.  

Am I the only one to ever ask if Jesus lives in international terminals?  There are at least 500 people sitting in a 100 foot radius of Wendy and I.  How many of them know Jesus?  I’ve often had this thought.  The feeling only strengthens when the terminal’s on foreign soil. 

So for those that read this post, Wendy and I thank you for your prayers and support.  Our girls are in good hands and for that we are truly blessed.  Phil. 4:6-9 says not to worry, that Christ displaces the worry at the center of your life!  What a promise that is; I will circle that!  If you keep reading Paul goes on to talk about filling your minds with true and noble things, things to praise, not to curse.  And here’s the best part, if you do these things God “will work you into His most excellent harmonies.” (The Message)  Being a musician I can really connect with this language.  When I listen to a song, especially live and the band or group nails it, there’s something magical and almost spiritual that happens. 

My cousin Sam graciously gave us a ride to the airport today.  This is something he has done quite often as of late…thank you Sam!  When we see each other we always exchange hugs, and in the 20 minute drive from his home, try to catch up with one another.  Sam said something today that stuck out and has stuck to my mind.   “When we decide to write our own story, the ending always turns out void, and with little or no fulfillment. But when we begin to live out God’s story, happy endings are guaranteed.”  Yes they are, for the war has been won and we are free to live so.  Next time you see a fellow Christian frowning for no particular reason, tell him to remind his face of the love of Jesus.