There was a black patch on the envelop with instructions not to scratch the patch. But I did exactly that . I rubbed the black inky part and in doing so I smudged the PIN number which I could barely read.
Now it turned into a intriguing card game somewhat like online Solitaire. I had a choice of numbers . After punching in 3 combinations, the ATM locked me out, saying my transaction was denied.. I had to wait 24 hours for another attempt. Machines do that to prevent hacking and use of stolen cards.
24 hours ended this evening , so I went to back for another attempt. I punched in a number and lo and behold , it worked . The number I guessed was correct. As I retrieved my cash, I wiped my brow.
Lesson learnt...You cannot play casino games with an ATM machine.Approach it the correct PIN number otherwise get locked out.
I must have a PIN to access God and this PIN is no secret. He is Jesus Christ .I have free access to God the Father at any time of the day or night through Jesus.He unlocked the gates the heaven for me when I invited Him into my heart.
People are trying to enter God' s presence with their own smudged PIN codes. They are trying various combinations. Jesus said ,"I am the door, no one can come to the Father but through me."
Jesus said," I am the way , the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me." John 14;6 KJV (BIBLE)
"For through him (Jesus Christ) we have access by the One Spirit unto the Father." Ephesians 2;18 KJV (BIBLE)
7 Fertilize my soul:
Amrita, this is an insightful analogy. That PIN number to The Lord comes with sweat and hard work.
Your series of posts have been very interesting and full of valuable reflections. You are a wise lady.
Doris
Amrita;
Very wise comments about accessing God and how He is available and open for 24 hours 7 days a week and all year long!!!
Scott R. Davis
Great analogy. I can't put in the wrong actions and expect the right outcome. This is one to remember. Keeping you, as ever, in my prayers!
Amrita, Amrita! Methought you were going to carry on to say that after punching in the right PIN you failed to have noted it down for yourself for future use! Practical applications stick when applied with a good story! This was such.
May you have a wonderful Sunday and often see the evidence of His presence today!
You had luck. If I try three times entry with the wrong pin code, the machine will swallow my card.Then I have to go to the bank and hopefully, if I otherwise can identify myself, get my card back within a week.
Good luck with having found the right way and the right door.
I know you will never loose the pin code.
Dear C_A and Felisol, you are right , I have memorized it , kinda engraved it on the palm of my hand. LOL.
You know Felisol, I was too bashful to write about it in the post, but the machine did swallow my card and I got it back after 10 days.
ATM services
need to be handled with care. Convenience comes at a price of being cautious. Never scratch the back of the ATM card. It may lead to damage to the sensitive part of the card.
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