No Charge

Returning from an errand in town, Howard wanted to stop at Macdonald's for a Dr. Pepper. He spoke his order into the drive-thru, then pulled up to the pay window to pay. "Can't take your money," the attendant said. What? My husband was so taken aback, he gave him a scripture card he passes out.

Then we drove to the pick-up area and was handed not only the drink, but a bag with a burger, fries, yogurt, and a toy! "No charge!" the smiling girl in the window said, "No charge!" waving us on! What a nice surprise! We didn't know what was going on, but we enjoyed it!

No charge. I was reminded of a song popular some years ago called, No Charge. A little boy asked his mother to pay him for miscellaneous small chores he did around the house. He tallied up what he thought the chores were worth, then his mother responded with the song: No Charge.

She reminded the child of her care of him throughout his life, his knowledge he'd gained and the cost of his college, and many other things, but there was no charge. When she looked at the list he gave her again, she read Paid in Full.

When we think about how good the Lord is to us, we are overwhelmed by his kindness to us ward. His protection, His provision, and His plans for our future are unlimited. He even gave His life for us, that we might live forever with Him. All this at no charge to us, for He has paid the debt in full!