Math, New Years, and Small Print

Well, bless me and my math phobia! I guess I should have paid more attention back in the day when I was supposed to have learned about centimeters. I think the word always reminded me of centipedes and since I don’t like bugs, my mind must have rebelled at what I was supposed to know. Or being an old lady, I just forgot how many centimeters there are to an inch. 2.54 in case you need to know. I may remember this time.

I was looking for the sheep portion of my New Year Object Lesson. I searched through Amazon to find the perfect gifts for the family as reminders that we must know our Good Shepherd and heed His voice. None of the sheep seemed to suit my fancy – too ugly, too fragile, too big, too childish – the list went on and on.

I finally happened upon the cutest set of reasonably priced little rascals made from resin which means they’re sturdy enough to survive a fall onto a hard tile floor. Three of last year’s bubblers didn’t last a week for that very reason. The little sheep are in various cute poses which will allow each person to choose the figurine that he likes best.

Well lo and behold! Today, a big box arrived on my front porch. I eagerly opened it. Mostly because I never remember what I ordered or when it will come in. I cut the tape and pulled out three big, puffy, air bags. “Where are the goods?” thought I.

In the bottom of the box were two boxes about two inches cubed. Inside were the cutest  – and tiniest – little sheep you’d want to see!

I knew then I had made an ordering mistake. Big Time! Rather – Little Time. I should have read the small print. I think the print is probably bigger on Amazon than the sheep themselves. My mind had ignored the measurements because the picture was so cute. I saw what I wanted to see. My mind stepped past the truth to my imagined desires.

Therein lies my thinking point of the day. What ideal scenario do I envision that has no basis in reality? Is there something I want so badly that I am willing to overlook Truth to get it? Hmm.

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me in Your Truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You.       Psalm 25:5 NLT

Blessings

KB