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| Cadbury the Chabbit. |
The little guy had no choice
about where he landed but, was given the dream of a rodent lifetime opportunity
to live on a farm. At this abode, there were no female rabbits, but plenty of
fellow rodents – Guinea Pigs - with whom he could live out his little rodent
life. They were properly introduced with
the hope that they would get along nicely and enjoy a new happily ever
after. That was plan A. You know what they say about the best laid
plans of rodents and men.
While he didn’t have a choice
about living on the farm, he did have a choice of friends. The only problem was,
they didn’t accept him or he didn’t accept them. No one is telling. Either way,
he just didn’t fit in.
This new kid on the farm looked
around and found some friends with more accepting hearts, unlikely friends, but
good friends nonetheless. Mr. Bunny decided to friend the chickens. Some think
it was because of their elegant two-story dwelling You might even argue that it
speaks to the intelligence (or lack thereof) of the chickens or maybe the
audacity of a rabbit but, I believe it was the friendship. Acceptance is a good
building block for a peaceful life so, it seems he chose wisely. His choice
earned him the moniker Cadbury the Chabbit (chicken+rabbit).
It works that way with us, too. People
tend to remember their school days with either good or bad memories based upon
their friendships and acceptance into social groups. Families have a similar
dynamic with some feeling less than the favorite or somehow rejected. It seems
that people gravitate toward other people who accept them. It is a matter of
comfort and peace with acceptance being the common glue.
God knows this. After all, He
created us and lived in flesh for a time. He understands rejection. He wants us
to feel accepted and loved, even when we feel we don’t deserve it. Actually, we
don’t deserve it, but He loves us anyway! Like a lop-eared bunny and the hen house,
we have no right to enter into His holy and righteous presence yet, He invites
us to do just that. His engraved invitation was inscribed on His flesh when He
paid our entrance fee. By our sinful nature, we only deserve a sinner’s reward,
yet He offers by His grace and through our faith – something entirely
different. Heaven.
He calls us His sons and
daughters by adoption. Joint heirs with His Son Jesus. Heirs to all the
universe He created.(Romans 8:14-17 http://blb.sc/EzbX) Heirs to eternal life with Him in a place so marvelous we
cannot even begin to imagine. A place where there is no night, no tears, and no
conflict – ever. A true family reunion with a happily ever after. Cadbury has
the right idea. It isn’t genes that make us family, it is love and acceptance.
Most gracious Father in Heaven, we are amazed at the love You have
shown us. That while we were still so filthy with sin, You invited us to come
into Your holy and righteous dwelling place. We understand how undeserving we
are and give You our praise and thanksgiving for Your mercy that allows us to
enter anyway. Thank You for paying the unimaginable cost for our entrance. Help
us to walk in a manner worthy of what You have done for us.
I look forward to
meeting my brothers and sisters at our Father’s house. Will you be there?
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