THE KINGDOMS GROCERY STORE

I was walking down life’s highway, a long time ago. One day I saw a sign that read, “Kingdom’s Grocery Store.” As I got a little closer, the door came open wide and I was very happy to just step inside. I saw a host of angels, they were standing everywhere. One handed me a basket and said, “My child, please shop with care.” Everything a Christian needed was in that grocery store and all you couldn’t carry…you could sure come back for more! First I got some PATIENCE, and LOVE was in every row, further down was KINDNESS, you need that wherever you go. I got a box or two of WISDOM, and a bag or two of FAITH. I just couldn’t miss the HOLY SPIRIT, for it was all over the place. I stopped to get some SELF CONTROL and ENDURANCE to help me run the race. By then my basket was getting full, so I thanked Jehovah for his grace. I didn’t forget ENDURANCE for that was free! So again I thanked Jehovah for providing it for me. Then, I started for the counter to pay my grocery bill. For I thought I had everything to do my master’s will. But as I went up the aisle, I saw PRAYER…and I just had to put that in. For I knew that once I stepped outside, I’d run right into sin! PEACE and JOY were plentiful, they were on the last shelf. SONG and PRAISE were hanging near, so I just helped myself. Then I said to the angel, “How much do I owe?” He smiled and said, “Just take your basket to each door that you go.” Again, I looked at him and asked, “How much do I really owe?” He smiled again and said, “My child, Christ Jesus paid your bill a long time ago.” So, leaving the store, I paused at the door…What better bargain can there be…Then our loving God, Jehovah, offering everlasting life free.