The Apostle Paul in his writings to the Corinthians, was giving instructions for Christian living.  In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, he tells us, "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I become like a Jew, to win the Jews.  To those under the law I become like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law.  To those not having the law I become like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law.  To the weak I become weak, to win the weak.  I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.  I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings."

One of the best ways for communicating with rodders is humor.  Everyone seems to enjoy a good laugh, even when approaching something as serious as the Bible.  I have used the following bit of humor to open several chapel services, and now, to reach some, I wish to share it with you.

Most people think that cars are something new, but the true Bible scholar knows different.  The Bible very plainly states that Moses had a Rod, and his brother Aaron had a Rod, too.  God must have one also, because David in the 23^rd Psalm says, "Thy Rod comforts me."

People assume that the WWJD stands for "What would Jesus do?"  But again, we know that the initials really stand for "What would Jesus drive?"  One theory is that Jesus would tool around in an old Plymouth, because his Father drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden in a Fury.  Later, in Psalm 83:15 David tells us that the Almighty clearly owns a Pontiac and a Geo.  The passage urges the Lord to "pursue your enemies with your Tempest, and terrify them with your Storm."

Perhaps God favors Dodge pickup trucks, because Moses' followers are warned not to go up a mountain "until the Ram's horn sounds a long blast."  Meanwhile, Moses must have rode around on an old British motorcycle, as evidenced by a Bible passage declaring that "the roar of Moses' Triumph is heard in all the hills."  And could it be that Joshua had a Triumph sports car with a bad muffler.  The scriptures say that "Joshua's Triumph was heard throughout the land."

Some scholars insist that Jesus drove a Honda, but didn't like to talk about it.  As proof, they cite a verse in the gospel of John where Christ tells the people, "For I did not speak of my own Accord.  And following their Masters lead, the apostles carpooled in a Honda, as the scriptures say, "The Apostles were all in one Accord."

God bless, and I'll share with you again next month. 
Phil Darling, Chaplain
Rodders For Christ