“One For The Money, Two For The Show…”

Can you remember that youthful and silly rock and roll song by Elvis Presley – Blue Suede Shoes?    Even though I was a kid when Elvis held the music world in his hands, his music still blasts millions of mp3 players, ipods, and yes in my car.

The history of this song is sort of interesting to me.  Not really, it is quite fascinating the attraction this song has with music artists over the years.  Imagine this, Blue Suede Shoes was written in 1955 by Carl Perkins and sung by The King of Rock and Roll.  It has been performed in every decade since the 1950’s and as current as April 13, 2010, by Aaron Kelly on American Idol.

Simply put, some things last forever while others wear out over time!

Oh and how I can tell you about “things lasting forever”!   Even Blue Suede Shoes in its seemingly immortal presence pales in contrast to the eternal fortitude of The Holy Bible.  I heard a pastor refer to the Bible as “the manufacturer’s handbook.”  God’s word is timeless in its relevance and priceless in its value to our lives and souls.

Pick it up and read it.  There is no certain method, place, or time that works best; just read it any way you can, any time you time, as often as you can.  You need no special reason to turn the pages; but watch out because God’s words are known to heal broken and lonely hearts, mend relational differences, speak to seekers in search of spiritual guidance, inspire people from past – present – and future generations, bring eternal hope to the all those who believe it, and on and on and on.  You get the point!

Borrowing from the words of Elvis’ Blue Suede Shoes, “one for the money, two for the show, three get ready, now go cat, go” open the word of God and bless your life.