It's FAR too easy to jump on the bandwagon... My son was recently learning about idioms and the bandwagon is a pretty famous one.
In 19 century America, the bandwagon was a wagon that carried a group of musicians.
People often followed them preceding a parade or some performance. Since then it's become an effect where people uptake a certain belief, idea, fad, or trend. It's the individual following or adopting those things mostly because it's present and looked entertaining.
People often followed them preceding a parade or some performance. Since then it's become an effect where people uptake a certain belief, idea, fad, or trend. It's the individual following or adopting those things mostly because it's present and looked entertaining.
I often find myself caught jumping on and off certain bandwagons. I'm easily attracted to the songs and tunes of said bandwagon. Oh that clever devil...
I'm certainly caught between staying in the path Jesus calls us to and the path that the world follows... The one that says I should be, do, have... Be something special, do something grand, and have all the things my heart desires.
Jesus doesn't promise his road is easier... He doesn't promise the worldly be, do, have... The ones the bandwagons promotes. But he does promise a reward far greater.. be in Christ, do his work, and get his reward. Often times his wagon may seem rather dull compared to the worlds.
The worldly bandwagon is on a path that won't bring you true Joy or peace. It will fade and it will leave you empty when the song is over.
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