Blessing of the Bikes

I met a motorcycle rider yesterday that felt like he had his life threatened by what he supposed was a careless automobile driver.  I really don’t know.  I was not there when the incident happened.  I just experienced the emotions by both drivers afterward.

Motorcycle riders have had a very strong impact on the body of Grace Point.  Remembering Bubba and the sermon he preached is a benchmark in my life and I am sure many others, both of our faith and on the outskirts of faith.  But, yesterdays events made me think about the concept of ”motorcycle blessings”.

 I think all would agree motorcycle riding can be a dangerous thing to do.  The more you ride, the more likely you will have an accident.  It’s kinda like the doc that says, statistically 1 out of 600 of these procedures go bad.  I’ve done 2000 procedures and never botched one.  I am way past due.

So if you are going to wreck, why not go ahead and get a “motorcycle blessing” in preparation for the unlikely event? This got me thinking about all the ways I can get hurt.  I think I’ll make a list and get the list blessed.  I’ll be sure and include things like: falling off a roof, stepping off a curb, poking a stick in my eye, getting stuck in a dumpster, cutting myself on falling glass, eating poison mushrooms and the list goes on.

If I can just get everything on the list and then get it blessed by someone who does that sort of thing, I will know my salvation is secure.  I don’t want just anyone to bless the list.  I want someone who has a track record.  I’ll probably want a saint to do it.  I’ll start interviewing as soon as I get my comprehensive list compiled.

This makes me wonder…  When I go before God and He asks me why I should be allowed in heaven, will “the list” be my ticket to eternal life?  If so, I better start writing.  If not, I better watch for falling glass and look for another way.  “I am the way, the truth and the light.  No man comes to the Father, but by me.”  Jesus

After thought:  My “off center” humor seems to have created a bit of confusion.  In defense, the thought I hoped to communicate is the need for Christ in ones life through a relationship with Him for salvation, not a blessing from others (no matter how qualified and well intended).