I Think the Lord Jesus would be Pleased

“I Think the Lord Jesus would be Pleased”

Mom and Dad were among the most generous people I have ever met.  Their home was always open to others.  I never recall a time when we did not have another member of the family staying with us.  Sundays were a special day in which everyone gathered to enjoy a meal together after church.  I recall Sundays when as many as 40 or more people would stop by the house to see Granny, enjoy lunch together, the men would talk and talk, and the kids would play in the creek behind the house – totally ignoring the admonitions to not get wet.  As years went by, Mom and Dad begin to rely upon Steve and I to help them make decisions.  Many of the decisions seemed trivial – they wanted to help or do something special for a friend or relative or grandchild.  Some of the decisions were major – Mom and Dad helped both me, my brother, and maybe others purchase our first homes.  Regardless of the expense, Mom would call and simply say, “Your Dad and I would like to do the following.  We think the Lord Jesus would be pleased.  What do you think?”  I would chuckle under my breath thinking, “Does Mom really think I’m going to say no to something she and Dad believe would be pleasing to the Lord Jesus?”  I would simply reassure Mom that, “Yes, I also think the Lord Jesus would be pleased”.