The Little Things

“You don’t know what you got, ‘til it’s gone” Everybody knows this phrase. And admit it, you're humming Big Yellow Taxi by Counting Crowes.  It’s easy to take things for granted – good health, functioning electronics/technology, a driveable car. When these things malfunction, it’s when we truly realize how much we rely on them.

I had a new one recently – the toilet handle. The flush was getting weaker and weaker, until one day I used the handle and it didn’t flush at all. I took the lid off the tank, and found this

The white handle should connect

No problem, I could pull the chain and flush the toilet. My hands need to be washed anyway, so I didn’t mind reaching in and grabbing the chain. At the beginning I didn’t mind, anyway. We contacted our leasing agency/landlords and told them about the problem. While we waited for them, it became painfully obvious how many times I use the restroom each day. Thankfully they came out and put the new handle on the toilet, making for a full flush.

All better!

The situation made me think. How often do I take for granted Jesus’ role in my life? It’s easy to do when things are going well. Suddenly, things start to get a little rocky/challenging and I get frustrated. “Jesus, where are you?” I utter. “I’m still right here” he always says back to me. “It’s you who have been wandering, my son”. I’m reminded of his promise to never leave nor forsake me (Hebrews 13:5 which references Joshua 1:5). What a beautiful promise! May I continue to walk in a manner worthy of the Gospel (Ephesians 4:1, several other passages)