In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. ~1 Timothy 6:19
My grandmother, whom I called Nana, had a unique way of always looking on the bright side of things, no matter what the circumstances. She had a favorite saying when it appeared as though everything was going downhill fast: "Just then, the bed broke." In other words, life happens in ways we least expect, and we have no other choice but to go along for the ride.
One time, when we were visiting her and my Grandpa, Nana had all of the grandchildren piled on one of the beds, giggling, bouncing, and creating genial chaos when, lo and behold, the bed actually broke! We kids were momentarily shocked and dismayed at what our rambunctiousness had seemingly caused, until Nana, with her ready smile, declared, "Just the the bed broke!" Oh, how we screeched with laughter and relief! No one was going to get in trouble that day.
I wish I'd inherited more of my Nana's indominable spirit. The other night around 3:00 in the morning, our bed frame gave way out of the blue. Can you see it listing in the photo above? The slope it created made it impossible to sleep there. Danny takes the small double bed in our guest room.
I take the living room couch, where I'm used to taking my naps.
We weather the night fine, but when morning dawns, we are left with an unexpected dilemma - how are we going to remove the damaged frame to allow the bed and box spring to rest on the floor itself. Because of his recent surgery, Danny is prohibited from moving or lifting anything heavy with his right arm. Our thoughts turn to Nicco for help, but we quickly realize this is too big of a job for him to do successfully on his own. The bed is just too cumbersome for any one person to maneuver.
Danny wonders if some new friends from church might be able to help. They've been checking in on us since the recent incident, and as soon as we contact them, dad, Matt, and son, Joe assure us they'd be glad to help out.
Such a welcome turn of events! In no time, it seems, the three guys dismantle the frame, move it to another room that can easily store it, and put our bed to rights for the time being. Once again, we have a firm foundation upon which to thankfully enjoy a rejuvenating night's sleep.
Our bodies certainly need a firm foundation, but so do our souls. Are you depending upon Jesus for that flawless foundation He has prepared for all of us? It is there where we can grab hold to the life that is truly life, and rest peacefully in His arms. No bed can break there!
Amen!