THE PARABLE OF THE PENCIL

THE PARABLE OF THE PENCIL

This one is so relevant for so many that I feel the need to repeat it from time to time.

The PENCIL-MAKER took the PENCIL aside, just before putting him into the box.  “Before I send you out into the world,” he told the pencil, “there are five important things you must know.  Never forget them and you will become the best pencil you possibly can be.”

“One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in someone’s hand.”

“Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you will need it to become better.”

“Three: You will be able to correct or erase any mistakes you will make along the way.”

“Four: The most important part of you will always be what lies on the inside.”

“Five: On every surface where you are used, leave your mark.  No matter what, you must continue to write.”  The pencil understood, promised to remember and went into the box with real purpose in its heart.

Now let’s substitute YOU for the pencil.  Always remember these wisdom nuggets; and, if you never forget, you will become the best person you possibly can be.

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God’s hand.  Also, you must allow people to access you and the many gifts you possess.

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time via various challenges in life, but you actually need this process in order to become a stronger person.

Three: With God’s help, you will be able to address and correct mistakes you will make along the way.

Four: The most important part of you will always be what lies on the inside.

Five: Wherever you walk, leave your mark.  No matter what the situation, be faithful, be diligent, be resilient and be true.

Please allow this PARABLE OF THE PENCIL to encourage and energize you.  Remember how absolutely special YOU are to GOD, and to OTHERS.  And ONLY YOU can fulfill the unique purpose and destiny for which you were born into this world.

So never allow yourself to become so discouraged that life seems insignificant or there is little hope and expectation for a positive change.  In the words of the Apostle Paul, “Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (I Corinthians 15:58)

And here's a divine telegram from THE PENCIL-MAKER...sent expressly to you: “Hey PENCIL, live faithfully and fearlessly.  Never be afraid of the pencil-sharpener and never ever skip the pressure and pain of the process.  You just might enable someone else to obtain life’s passing score!”  Amen?  Amen!

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!