The Forever Stamp
I peel back one-inch-tall liberty bells and stick them in the corners of envelopes.
And I remember the postmaster’s words when he first told me about these stamps called Forever.
“Forever means forever,” he said.
We buy Forever Stamps at one price and can use them, … well, forever — no matter how the U.S. Postal Service adjusts prices in the future. The stamps are never outdated. They’ll never require additional payment. Forever is forever is forever.
So I press adhesive Forever stamps into the corners of thank-you notes this morning, and I whisper thanks to the one who stamped me like this: Forever.
Yes, Lord, “Forever means Forever.”
May your weekend be filled with reminders of God’s first-class love — His Love called Forever.
The price was paid, in full. We’ll never be required to pay more. His love does not grow old or become outdated or require our “payment.” We have been Grace-Stamped, first-class.
It was not cheap, this Forever love. But for us? It is freely given.
AMEN..I love this analogy!
Hugs, andrea
Great post- thanks Jennifer!
Wow, Jennifer, great analogy!
Dear Jen@GDWJ…
You probably didnt know this, but I work PR for the Post Office. So, first of all, "thanks for free advertisement. But most of all, thank you for your heart and your insight.
Neither Stamps — nor Diamonds — are forever. But we know who is.
AMEN! Love the Forever Stamp!
And just like those bells, His freedom rings TRUE….FOREVER! Glory to God! Blessings to you sister.
What a simple, but powerful post. I love how you always bring things together.
Oh, praise You Jesus! You are our forever stamp. You have stamped us and sealed us with your precious Holy Spirit! What an awesome truth of your Word.
Thank you Jennifer. I have been blessed and uplifted today!
Beth
I will remember His promise with every stamp from this point on … thank you
"Forever means forever"…beautiful! Like S. Etole, I will never look at another Forever stamp the same way!
P.S. Hope your hubby has gotten all the snow plowed…WOW.
Wouldn't you know it, these forever stamps, the ones that never require additional payment (what an observation you make), would bear the image of liberty. Freedom.
Hmm.
Every time I use this stamp I will think of this post. Thank you for the reminder…
Every time I use this stamp I will think of this post. Thank you for the reminder…
I love your writer eyes, those windows to the soul that look at stamps and see God's love. Thanks for this.
Such a great analogy. The cracked bell kinda reminds me of us–broken by sin; yet, God still uses us rather than tossing us aside for an unbroken model.
I loved this! But I love how God talks to you even while you are addressing envelopes. He's amazing that way, isn't he?
Not only great posts, Jennifer, but beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.