"Duck" Tape Use #000001

I now know the proper use of "duck" tape. In fact, I thought that it was called duct tape and it was used in the heating and airconditioning business for keeping the duct work leak free so the air would circulate in the designed pattern. My dad was in the business and I had seen him use it on many occasion when I went to work with him. He taught me how to appropriately tear and stick in a professional manner.

He also taught me that because of its extra sticking-power this specialized industry tool had literally thousands of other uses outside the business. Actually, I believe it has become a univeral tool that simply must appear in every home, automobile, workplace, etc. It can fix almost anything.

I've tried many of them, and thought that I had seen just about every application until Monday, when I spotted a plastic duck affixed to the hood of a pick-up truck using what else but...duck tape.

Finally, I know the proper use of this tool.

Now, I don't know his name. I don't know where he lives. What I do know is that this person knows how to live life unapologetically. He lives on the edge. He lives his beliefs. He's not ashamed of who he is or what people say. If he wants a plastic duck on his truck then so be it. He sure doesn't care what you or I say. He just lives life on his terms.

Oh to have that resolve, that boldness, that confidence.

Isn't that the Christian life?

Some of us won't even put any Christian symbol on our vehicles or on our bodies (clothing/jewelry. I wasn't thinking tattoos). To know we are Christians is difficult because we don't stand out very much. While our actions may be biblical and Christ-like most of the time, our lives don't always shout, "Christian!"

Maybe we need duck-taped ducks on our vehicles? (or whatever the equivalent might be.)

This life Christ gave to us is supposed to be lived in such a way that others see us and know not only what we are, but who we are. Paul told the Galatian Church, "I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (2:19-20)

Life is to be lived in Christ, with Christ, revealing Christ. It's not as simple as responding to "What would Jesus do?" Rather it is being who Jesus is...

...without regard for others' feelings or thoughts or words.

"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death." Philippians 1:19-21

It's like driving a duck-truck.

Live boldly for Jesus Christ.

Peace ><>
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