“I remember when you were only knee high to a grasshopper.” Did you ever go to a family reunion, when you were a kid, and hear that? I sure did. And I remember how the wacky grownups, who told me that, were also the ones who made sure there was plenty of good food and fun to be had.
We’d eat fried chicken, ham sandwiches, potato chips and potato salad, watermelon, and homemade ice cream. And us kids (we kids for you grammarers) would play games, go exploring, ride bikes, and chase fireflies in the evening. Lots of fond memories for me. I hope you have those kinds of memories, too.
Whether you’re knee high to a grasshopper or “full growed” it’s great to get together.
When you haven’t seen someone in a long time, you can talk about how different everybody looks. Or how everybody looks the same. And it’s great to talk about all the family connections. Even if everybody doesn’t get along so well. Because it’s those connections your friends can’t give you.
But then again, it’s your best Friend who’s gonna make sure you have the best family reunion of all.
You’re going, right?
There’s a place in the Bible that says Jesus made sure you can go to the best family reunion of all. And guess where that’s gonna be. NO, not Disneyworld. It’s gonna be in Heaven, Goofy.
And here’s the best part. It’s all been paid for. It’s the most expensive get-together in the history of the universe. But Jesus already paid for it. So, all you need to do is show up. You ARE going, aren’t you? Still not sure? Oh come on! Why in the world would even have to think about it for more than a nanosecond?
First, it takes place in Heaven. So, a family reunion in paradise? Who wouldn’t say yes to that? Not me.
Maybe when you hear how much it cost Jesus, you’ll jump on board. He allowed Himself to be made fun of, beaten up, and nailed to a rough, wooden cross. Then He gave His life so you and I could be part of His forever family in Heaven. But, just so you know, there IS one catch to getting into that awesome family reunion.
You have to ask Him to forgive you and take you there. But if you do, He will. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you’ve done, what color your skin is, how much money you make, or anything else. Jesus loves you. He wants you there at the best family reunion of all. Now, what do you say? You’re going, aren’t you?
All you gotta do is ask Jesus into your heart. He’ll hear you and He’ll be there. Then you’ll have hope and you’ll know forever life is in you. It can never be taken away by anybody because your faith is the God of faithfulness.
Here’s a rhyme to help you remember:
When you were knee high to a grasshopper,
And cuter’n a bug’s ear in tall grass,
Finer than frog’s hair, a real showstopper,
He bought your very own boarding pass.
And He hopes, yes He wishes that you will
Be sure to claim it and be there that day
When the family, His children who chose Him,
Get together, forever, His Way.
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