I dug in the trash last night. I took out 3 jars that previously contained Prego Spaghetti Sauce. I rinsed the jars and proceeded downstairs with them, clutching them to me as if they were priceless treasures. When my husband saw me, he asked what I was doing. I explained that these jars were recyclable and hurried to place them in the bin. I knew the usefulness of the jars though others may not have. I knew that they could be used again by someone who knows what to do.

I got to thinking about those jars and wondered; is it that I have thrown little treasures in the trash because they now lack usefulness? Once an item no longer works or is “used up”, we rush to dispose of it. I believe that I have a large trash bag thrown over my shoulder with the intention of taking it to the local dump. What’s inside? Things that used to work, but are now broken and beyond repair. The thing is; Jesus sees my trash bag. He especially sees that fragile thing that I secretly shoved onto the very bottom. I’m caught. But, what if I give that bag to Jesus? What if it’s really not trash at all? Can he fix what no one else can? Of course He can. So give Jesus your trash bag. He’ll know what to do. Recycling is His specialty.