This week, as I ponder my sermon, I wonder two things: something you bought that you regret and something you purchased and never regretted? As I posed these questions to myself, the answers came fast to my mind.
Regarding regret, my mind goes to my twenty-something self, who was passionate about Car Stereos. I’ve never regretted the money I spent on the stereo equipment, but I regretted all the money I wasted on the compact disks. One day, I was going through the task of making sure all the discs were in the proper cases, and my dad was watching me and all the Case Logic holders I owned, and he asked me a simple question. How much does one disc cost?
Without much thought, I said about $15 each. My dad, being fantastic at real estate, has started doing math in his head. I am embarrassed to say I had about 400 compact disks stacked before me, and he made a straightforward statement. Do you realize that is a down payment on a home you have spent? No other words needed to be spoken, and the power of that comment impacted me. Then, as my life went on, most of my compact disks sold at garage sales for 50 cents, with a harrowing reminder of my father’s question during each sale.
My other passion was Jet Skiing. I spent most of my free time jet skiing all summer and even had a wet suit for wintertime rides on the Delta. Then, one day, I met an adorable blonde girl, and I wanted to buy a ring, and the only possible way was to sell my jet ski. This decision was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and unlike my choice to buy so many music albums, I never regretted this one.
This week’s parable is all about treasure, and as I reflect on my life, I genuinely see Carah as a treasure, and I was willing to sell the very thing I loved to do to make her mine. I look forward to unpacking this parable this Sunday as we pounder this treasure in a field. See you Sunday at 9:30 AM.
In Him,
Pastor Chris