Life is a series of
important lessons, either revealed through random experiences, or channeled
through advising voices that fall into two categories: those we should
carefully attend to and those we should totally ignore.
Once
upon a time there was a group of tiny frogs that arranged an athletic
competition. Their goal was to see who would be the first to reach the
apex of an extremely high tower. A huge crowd gathered around the tower
to observe the race and cheer on the contestants.
However, the race commenced with a strong overcast of collective doubt. That is, no one in the crowd believed the tiny frogs could reach the top of tower. Negative statements abounded: “They’ll never make it!” “Fat chance even one will succeed!” “That tower is much too high!”
True to the predictions of the crowd, the tiny frogs began collapsing, one by one, except for a few who in fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher.
Intermittently, the crowd still yelled, “It’s too difficult! You won’t make it!”
More and more tiny frogs became discouraged, exhausted, or simply gave up. Nevertheless, one continued to climb higher and higher and higher. It seemed this unlikely climber just wouldn’t quit, despite her skeptics and naysayers.
At the end, everyone else had given up climbing the tower, except for that one tiny frog. After a monumental and heroic effort, she was the only one who managed to reach the top! Naturally, all the other frogs (both those who competed and those who observed) wanted to know how this one little frog could manage to scale such insurmountable heights.
When a fellow contestant inquired as to how she had found the strength to succeed and reach the goal, she just seemed to ignore her questioner. After a long pause, the whole crowd had a light bulb moment. It turned out that the winner of the competition was TOTALLY DEAF!
Bottom-line: Never ever listen to other people who are negative or pessimistic because they may rob you of your wondrous dreams and desires, the ones you hold closest to your heart!
However, the race commenced with a strong overcast of collective doubt. That is, no one in the crowd believed the tiny frogs could reach the top of tower. Negative statements abounded: “They’ll never make it!” “Fat chance even one will succeed!” “That tower is much too high!”
True to the predictions of the crowd, the tiny frogs began collapsing, one by one, except for a few who in fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher.
Intermittently, the crowd still yelled, “It’s too difficult! You won’t make it!”
More and more tiny frogs became discouraged, exhausted, or simply gave up. Nevertheless, one continued to climb higher and higher and higher. It seemed this unlikely climber just wouldn’t quit, despite her skeptics and naysayers.
At the end, everyone else had given up climbing the tower, except for that one tiny frog. After a monumental and heroic effort, she was the only one who managed to reach the top! Naturally, all the other frogs (both those who competed and those who observed) wanted to know how this one little frog could manage to scale such insurmountable heights.
When a fellow contestant inquired as to how she had found the strength to succeed and reach the goal, she just seemed to ignore her questioner. After a long pause, the whole crowd had a light bulb moment. It turned out that the winner of the competition was TOTALLY DEAF!
Bottom-line: Never ever listen to other people who are negative or pessimistic because they may rob you of your wondrous dreams and desires, the ones you hold closest to your heart!
My
friend, all through life, keep on dreaming and keep on daring. And while
you are climbing, focus solely on the voice of THE PARACLETE, THE
ONE who walks alongside for your edification, direction and
comfort. (John 14:26 – John 15:26 – John 16:13-14) In the words of Jesus
Christ, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John
10:27, NKJV)
Incidentally,
you may also wisely attend to the encouraging whispers of like-minded believers
whom HE sends and positions as covenant partners. To all others, turn a
deaf ear, and keep on scaling your personal mountain. You can (and you
will) make it!
Sisters and brothers,
be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO
MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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