Have you noticed
that, at times, Heaven seems to be abjectly silent as some prayers appear to be
unanswered? Small wonder that in a world that is serially challenged by
pain and problems, it could be all too easy to grow increasingly cynical and buy
into the absurd notion that God does not care.
One day a young
woman was walking home from work when she noticed a little girl standing on a
street corner begging. The little girl’s clothes were paper-thin and
dirty, her hair was matted and smelly, and her cheeks were bright red because
of the fierce winter wind and cold.
The young woman
dutifully dropped a few coins into the little girl’s begging bowl, gave her a
tentative smile and walked on. As she headed homeward, however, she
started to feel really guilty. How could she be at ease in her cozy house
with a full pantry and an ample wardrobe while that poor little girl languished
and shivered on the streets?
Suddenly this young
woman began to feel quite angry with God.
She expressed strong disappointment in a loud ‘prayer’ of protest.
“GOD,” she accused, “how could you let this sort of thing happen? Why don’t you DO something to help this young
girl?”
And then, much to
her surprise, God actually answered. He whispered softly, “I did do
something. I created YOU.”
Think about
it. If we are not part of the solution, perhaps we are part of the
problem.
Sisters and brothers,
be continually blessed and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO
MEET YOUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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