Many years ago we put on a garage sale that taught me a simple lesson other than I don't like putting on garage sales. We had to borrow tables and do a lot of figuring to make everything work in as efficient a manner as you might think a garage sale could. We even figured out a way to provide a little refreshment. Our youngest children, Ben and Daniel, had their own little pop shop right outside the front door. We supplied the product and told them to ask people going out if they wanted to buy any pop (soft drinks for those of you not from the Midwest). They were hard to resist, those two cute little guys doing what turned out to be a profitable adventure!
The starting time was set for 8 a.m., but someone was outside at 6:30 a.m. wanting to buy early. We explained that we were going to be consistent and not start till 8. He argued that he was going to buy something and we shouldn't turn him away. Finally, he left and didn't return.
Consistency has a price. If you are going to be fair to all in garage sales you have to stick to the time advertised! In your walk as a Christian, you also show your love for the Lord by being consistent. 1 John 2:6 says that "we ought to walk in the same manner " Jesus walked. We shouldn't say we are going to do one thing and then do another. We shouldn't tell the Gospel and live like atheists. We should practice our abiding.
Since John is exhorting us to this, realize that it does take effort. As you go through this day, will you make an effort to be lovingly consistent in your walk with Christ ? It may cost you something, but it is the right thing to do!
The Circuit ‘Riter, Michael Ullrich
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