This is from a Our Daily Bread reading dated on 18 July 05(Mon).
I found it humorous and also very deep. I even used it in a Bible class I was teaching at a Church on a Tues night. I jumped from what I was teaching out of the Book of Revelations.
I Hope you find as deep and humorous as I did.
Please feel free to respond if you have any experiences of people like this or have been on the other end or even have been on both sides.
We all can relate to this. Many people are caught up like this.
Our Daily Bread Reading:
An Indonesian fable tells of a turtle that could fly. He would hold on to a stick with his mouth as it was carried by geese. When the turtle hard the onlookers on the ground saying, "Aren't those geese brilliant!" his pride was so hurt that he shouted, "It was my idea!" Of course he lost his grip. His pride became his downfall.
For 41 years, Asa was a strong and humble King. He brought peace and prosperity to the Kingdom of Judah. During the early years of Asa's reign he prayed, "Lord, it is nothing for YOU to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O Lord our God, for we rest on YOU (2 Chronicles 14:11).
But toward the end of his reign, when the army of the northern kingdom of Israel confronted him, Asa sought help from the King of Syria instead of from God. Because of his foolishness, his rule weakened and his nation experienced wars. What went wrong? Proud of past achievements, Asa had forgotten to depend on the Lord, so the Lord was no longer showing "Himself strong" on Asa's behalf (16:9).
God is still looking for those who will allow Him to show Himself strong in their lives. Living a humble, God-dependent life is truly a brilliant idea!-Albert Lee
We must depend upon our God
With deep humility,
Lest pride should rob us of His strength
And bring futility.-D De Haan
No one is stronger than the one who depends on God.
Read: 2 Chronicles 16:1-13
Help us, O Lord our God, for we rest on YOU.
-2 Chronicles 14:11
The Bible In One Year:
Isaiah 34-36
By the way, I will be reposting the blog that was lost in reference to Daniel 11:37(Homos*xuality).
Also I will be covering topics such as Marriage, Gossip etc.
"God" Bless 2 All
Sincerely
William
Posted By: WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III
Wednesday, October 12th 2005 at 4:16PM
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