Two pre-adolescent boys are debating whose dad has “the best” of a variety of things: jobs, cars, careers, watches and wardrobes. There was a who lot of “Is too!” and “Is not” verbal exchanges interwoven in the debate. The verbal bout eventually focused on which dad was the best when it came to giving gifts. After sparing over this subject for a while, one of the boys changed the subject and said, “My dad keeps things longer than your dad, so he ‘is too’ the best.” The other boy says, “Is not!” The same lad, not lingering a second, follows that with, loud demand, “Give me an example!” The boy who initiated that segment of the spark-filled conversation, not at a loss for words, said, “My dad still has some of the Transformers that came out in 1980! Beat that!” The other boy refused to be topped and retorted rapidly, saying, “Your dad is not the best at keeping things longer. And when it comes to “Transformers,” my dad has multiple ones, and you can still find them in almost every room, and they are much older!” The reply, “I don’t believe you! Prove it!”
The boy who said his father had the most “transformers” invited his contesting friend to come inside his house so he could provide the requested proof. As they entered the first room, the on-guard guest says, “I don’t see no “transformers. My dad ‘is too’ still the best at keeping things for a long time.” The boy, standing in the living room of his house stands firm on his conviction and points successively in every direction. Picture it better by imagining you were there and standing as an observer. From the young host’s position, you will see the living room, the dining room and the kitchen. The visiting boy says, “I still don’t see no transformers!” The boy who is confident that his dad ‘is too’ the best looks confident on his home turf. He points to bibles, more than one, that could be found in each room and says, “See, my dad ‘is too’ and your dad ‘is not.’ The response, “Those are not transformers!” While he is laughing, the pre-adolescent boy, a PK by the way, a preacher’s kid who has heard a sermon or two, maybe even two thousand or more, quotes the verse below and continues to smile with confidence, but he was not gloating. Both boys end up giggling and smiling, and the ‘Is too!’ ‘Is Not!’ debate ends. They go off with no signs of disgust. Delightfully, they start playing.
I have some questions, some ‘is too’ or “is not” inquiries for you. How many “transformers” do you have? More importantly, let me ask you, “Are you using them for more than decorations?” You may not think this meditation is important, but guess what? It “Is too!” Have a magnificent Monday! Be blessed!
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2 KJV)
Committed to the climb,
Mark L. King