Today, I Saw A Miracle

Today, (Sunday October 18, 2009) I sat in amazement as I realized that I was looking at something you don’t see very often.  If you didn’t know the background, it would seem like a typical baptism that is done in thousands of churches every week.  But, this one was truly special.

Today, a long time member of a “one-percenter” motorcycle club was baptized.  At one time he was the Sergeant-At-Arms for the group.  His position is defined as the enforcer.  He is the one who enforces the rules and regulations of the club. He is loyal and has earned the respect of those around him.  He will protect and defend the club, and the colors he wears, at all cost.

Today, I also saw another member of the same club in the service. He was there to see his fellow biker friend being inducted into this new brotherhood.  This other biker was the former president of the club and served as a mentor to many of the new prospects during his tenure.  He had watched as this prospect learned the ways of the group and continued to watch him rise to the position of Sergeant-At-Arms.  I could only imagine what was going on in each of their minds as they waited for the service to begin…..the years together, the thousands of miles ridden side by side, the parties, the hurts, the pains and the loss of fellow brothers.  This former “one-percenter” club member…is now a Christian, is now being baptized into a new brotherhood and is now worlds apart from his old way of life.

Today, I saw this former club president, not shaking his head in disbelief, but smiling, laughing and showing support for his old friend.  You see, this former club president had the same experience.  He too, is now a Christian, a member of this new brotherhood.  He too, has found something that had been lacking in this life. Today was not a day of surprise, but one of pure pleasure, it was a time to celebrate.

Yes, today, I witnessed a miracle. The former club president came not to scold or criticize, but to baptize his former Sergeant-At-Arms.  Once again, they are true brothers, for all eternity, but this time riding for a different cause.

Ride Safe