A Forward Vision from a Rear View Mirror

Many years ago, while on a cruise to the Bahamas with their father, my girls shopped at one of the ports of call. They purchased a handmade cross necklace from Jamaica. I was touched that they remembered that I used to collect crosses; I hadn’t thought about that “collection” in a long, long time.

The new necklace was a hefty piece, made of sterling silver. The cross itself was thick and shiny. The beads were arranged in a perfect pattern. It was a stunning piece. I had to be honest; I didn’t know if I was ever going to wear it.

What a dilemma! I didn’t want to hurt my daughters’ feelings. I knew for certain that the gift was so much more than just a thoughtful gesture. I came up with the perfect idea; I’d hang the cross with my other two crosses that hung from my rear view mirror in my car. They were not part of my well-known cross collection; these were air fresheners.

  A pastor of mine used to say, “You just know when you know!” I never understood that statement until the very moment that I twisted the ends of that necklace together in order to hang it with the other crosses already hanging from the mirror.  It was a revelation of colossal proportions. 

The black cross has a heart in the
middle. That represents the Father
because He is love. 

The wooden one creates an image
of Jesus in my mind. He willingly
died on a cross for our sins. 

This new, shiny, sterling silver cross
portrays the Holy Spirit.

Once we accept God’s salvation, it is through the precious but costly gift from Jesus that we receive the Holy Spirit. This is given to us by grace and mercy not because we deserve it. We become more polished; our finest versions of ourselves.

So now, when I jump into my car,
I am constantly reminded of the trinity.

I look forward to each new day. My future is bright and secure. I thanked my girls for the special present that reminds me of His constant presence.