Enough

Is Jesus enough for you?

That question is one of those questions that sounds a bit laughable up front (the obvious answer being of course, yes) but then it begins to penetrate after a while. As I sit here plunking away it has been what may be considered a historic week in terms of the economic realities. Then again it is a normal week with all the business that life brings with it, relational tweaks, and 'must do to do lists'. The penetrating part of the question, which I heard from a speaker earlier in the week, is that upon reflection in the midst of the realities of life, it is a fair question. And, a question that isn't so easily answered in the affirmative. Not so easy because in the realities of life we do seem to want what we have our sites set upon, whatever that may be, and not on the Savior of our souls.

The question turns out to be like being on that gravel road again. You know, the one that is going to get you from where you are to where you really want to be. But the one that has a lot more interest off to the sides than what is right straight ahead. I know I have nearly driven off the road, actually have if you count the edges of the ditch, in my peering off into the corn/bean fields, or watching deer out walking in the field. So it is in life that we tend to know in our heart and mind that we want to stay on the gravel road, the path toward Jesus, but we get so dog gone distracted. They are lesser things to be sure, but so tangible compared to the invisible Jesus.

Well, I don't know what else to do. I just have to pause and ask myself the question again every so often...and be honest with the reply in order that I make amends as necessary. Jesus is enough.