MUST I ALWAYS LISTEN?

MUST I ALWAYS LISTEN?

 Life is a series of important lessons, either revealed through random experiences, or channeled through advising voices that occupy two categories: those we should carefully attend to and those we should totally ignore.  Consider the following story to discern details of this truth.

 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 contestants.

However, this race commenced under a pall of corporate doubt.  That is, no one in the crowd believed the tiny frogs would ever reach the top of tower.  No one.  Negative statements abounded: “They will never make it!”  “Fat chance even one will succeed!”  “That tower is way too high!”

True to the predictions of the crowd, the tiny frogs began collapsing, one by one, except for a relative 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 frog continued to climb higher and higher and higher.  It seemed this unlikely climber just wouldn’t quit, despite skeptics and naysayers.

In the end, everyone else had given up, except that one tiny frog.  After a monumental and heroic effort, she was the only one who persevered and reached the top!  Naturally, all the other frogs (both those who competed and those who observed) wanted to know how this one little frog could scale that seemingly insurmountable height.  

When a fellow contestant inquired as to how she had found the strength to succeed and reach the goal, the victorious frog 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!  Her very being exemplified her seemingly staunch refusal to tune-in to trash.

Bottom-line: Never ever listen to other people who are negative or pessimistic because they may nullify your most precious dream, the one you hold closest to your heart!  

 My friend, all through life, you must keep on dreaming and 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) Remember the words of Jesus Christ: “My sheep HEAR MY VOICE, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)

 Incidentally, you may also wisely attend to the encouraging whispers of like-minded believers whom HE sends and anoints as covenant partners in life.  To all others, turn a deaf ear, and keep on scaling your 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!