Isn’t
she that magician lady…Yet
Miss Pearly Gates is all ways such a hit… Yet
You should have seen her produce the dove… Yet
The way she presented the Gospel was so powerful…Yet
Yet,
there is much more to Jaida than all the costumes, makeup, and
props; there is person whose sole desire is to spread the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. On August 6, 2004, my walk with Jesus took A major
change. Prior to this day, my relationship with Jesus was more of a
textbook relationship. I studied the Bible and prayed, but never had
that deep personal relationship as child loved by the Father. Going
through a divorce and losing my Dad, I honestly started running. My
passions were riding my bicycle long distances, from thirty to
eighty miles a day, and scuba diving. Until, one day a pickup pulled
out in front of me. I just remember realizing that I was going to
die and called out to Jesus. When the motions stopped, the pickup
was sitting on the rear bicycle tire with me pinned. I remember
parts of being flown in the helicopter to the trauma center, not
knowing my injuries. All I could think of to do was to keep crying
out to Jesus. I had a broken collar bone, concussion, a few cracked
ribs, and whip lash. I know I should have been killed. It was only
God’s grace and mercy that saved my life. It was His hand that kept
me from being killed.
Yet,
the healings did not happen quickly like I would of liked, but God
was faithful. The days of recovery turned to weeks, and the weeks
turned to months. The doctors had to perform three surgeries to
repair the broken collarbone. A doctor told me I would suffer
migraine headaches for the rest of my life. Strangers poured out
true love, compassion, and kindness. My independence and pride was
stripped away. I learned what it was like to be humbled. God used
this time just like in Romans 8:28 states. The crash was very
painful, but God was with me. I learned many life changing lessons
about His Grace and Agape Love. God completely healed me and touched
my heart. Consequently, my life just has not been same.
Yet,
my purpose in life isn’t just limited to performing. I may be a
professional entertainer who uses a variety of skills of illusion,
comedy, and different characters, but my life is not just about
putting on yet another show. No, my faith is much more than a show. I put
away all my props, comedy, and characters and just serve in my local
church doing what ever may be asked as a regular person. I find
satisfactions in doing the things that make Jesus smile and make Him
known. Things like giving the hurting His hope, providing a shoulder
for some one to cry on, teaching studies about God in or outside of
a prison, and letting the lost know God does love them.
Yet,
I realize that I will not live forever, so I want serve God to the
fullest. I am wise enough to know that one day I’ll stand
face-to-face God whom I deeply love. The music and noise of this
earth will have faded. The applause will have stopped. No more
wearing the heavy clown makeup and my costumes, props and characters
all put away. I will not be graded like on a school report card. My
life will be viewed by my love for God and sharing His love. I long
to hear Him say “Well
done, my good servant welcome home!” This is the quote I'm living
for. Until that day comes, I will
keep spreading His Joy, Hope and Love.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
In His Grace, Joy and Service,
Jaida
PS
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Christ's Love. You will need to down load the file with Adobe
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