Everyone knows that I love Ford vehicles. I love their cars, I love their trucks, I even love their tractors! This is not a love affair with some nostalgic family memory. My family had vehicles of most brands. All brands have their lemons, so you really have to remove the extremes from the equation and look at the normative. That’s why I like Fords. By and large, they seem to be of better manufacturing quality than other similar brands (not talking about luxury or pseudo-luxury brands). Trim stays put, doors close with a satisfying soft thunk (not a clack or smack or clunk), and when they do need repair, the parts cost a little more, but they are so easy to work on. If you disagree, I would advise you to stay away from the display at the ford dealership comparing build quality between brands – your world will be forever shaken (smile). The bottom line: I’m a Ford man.
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:15-16)
Peter was a Jesus man. He was a zealot who found the answer to his restless soul in Jesus. People talk about how “radical” Jesus was, and he was definitely a “different” kind of leader. But, there were far more “radical” people around during that period of time. Many “messiahs” had come who vied for the loyalty of the people, promising revolt and revolution. There were certainly more “zealous” personalities that he could have followed. Yet, he chose Jesus.
I can imagine there were times when he thought Jesus should have been more forceful, more reactionary. Yet, he stayed with Jesus. Even when he was weak and dropped the ball (John 18:25-27), that rooster’s call reminded him why he could not let this mistake be the last word. And when Jesus met him for breakfast that morning on the beach (John 21:15-19), he had already made up his mind that he was a Jesus man – he just did not yet know how far he would be willing to go.
Peter knew from experience who Jesus was -the Son of God. He failed Jesus, but Jesus never failed him. Peter is a Jesus man.
I know from experience who Jesus is – the Son of God. I’ve failed Jesus, but Jesus has never failed me. I’m a Jesus man.
I still like you, even though you are a Ford guy. (Sold Chevy’s for a long time)
I’m a Jesus man too.
A chevy salesman… so, you were like those guys who used to sell blankets laden with small pox to Native Americans… Just Kidding!!! At least we can agree on Jesus!
To be honest, I’m split between Ford and Chevrolet. I love both the GT 500 and the ‘Vette! The Mustang and the Camero. What can I say?
“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both Chevy and Ford.” (Matthew 6:24 H.R.V)
H.R.V. = Herb’s Revised Version
I am a Toyota/Honda man myself.. I guess I am an outcast!
But you like being an outcast so it’s all good right? By the way I thought about doing PC – Mac with this post, but I’ve become a bit bipolar about that one
I’m constantly amazed by His grace and love. In spite of all the times I have failed Him… Jesus has never failed me.
I am His.
I share that same amazement! Thanks, buddy.
All I can say is- amen. Thanks, Herb. Great post.
Thanks, Jason.
I’m not a man and not a fan of Ford, Chevrolet (don’t even know this car), Honda, Toyota but I made it here and I’m fan of Jesus. Bye bye.
hehe – I love it – great first post!
Okay, I don’t get this. How do I subscribe to your blog? It doesn’t ask me my e-mail? That just revealed how much I know about technology.
hmm.. I am not sure how you subscribe via email… the “subscribe” link at the topic let’s you add the RSS feed to your RSS reader like (http://www.google.com/reader). Let me see if I can find a plug-in for that.
the first time you commented it asked for your email – I guess it saves it for awhile?
Yes I did enter my e-mail when I have to comment but I want to subscribe to your blog and it doesn’t ask for an e-mailaddress. Oh, maybe it’s just me. It’s okay. I guess I’m not clear. I’m leaving Saturday for one week anyway. When I’m back I will check your blog again. Thanks for taking time and help. Cheers.
I just added a plugin that lets you subscribe with email – I am not sure it is working…
I don’t think it is. May be easier to set up feedburner account & inset a text widget on the side.