July 2008

Dear Friends,

The other day I stopped at our local Harley dealer to obtain a couple of reflectors in the parts department. Now my small purchase of eleven dollars was certainly not going to contribute to their rapid retirement, yet the staff treated me with the same courtesy as if I had purchased the 2008 Ultra Classic that was sitting on the floor.

Taking the two reflectors home, I did the unthinkable! I put them on the forks of my 2003 Valkyrie. I called Kathy into the garage to see them. “What do you think?” “Umm”, she replied, “Reminds me of those verses in Corinthians about being reflectors of God’s glory.” After forty-two years of marriage, I am still amazed by the way she thinks.

In 2 Corinthians 3:17,18 we read, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” (New International Version)

Imagine that! We are becoming reflectors of His glory! Notice it says we are being transformed. We are not totally there yet; not on this side of eternity. A few years ago, people were wearing pins that read “PBPGIFWMY”. Please be patient, God isn’t finished with me yet.” As we follow Jesus, read His Word, worship and obey Him, we become more like Him with each passing day. We become shaped into His likeness.

We are reflectors of His glory when we help a fellow biker in trouble by the side of the road, when we offer encouragement to a neighbor or co-worker in difficulty, when we attend a charity ride, when we exhibit patience when someone cuts in front of us on the highway, when we offer to help the host club to set-up and clean-up at a rally, bike show, swap meet, etc. The list goes on. When you look at the reflectors on your bike, think of ways you can let Jesus’ love shine through you.

Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

May you be blessed as you shine for Him.

Remember, love Jesus, love others and keep doing the good stuff!

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As always, I look forward to seeing you down the road.

Until next time…..

Riding with Jesus,

Bob Dillon

mjmroadrep@indy.rr.com

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