STARTING SLOW DOESN'T MEAN FAILURE

STARTING SLOW DOESN’T MEAN FAILURE

The mindsets of 21^st century people can accurately be described as microwave mentalities.  Indeed we tend to rush most matters, even during our moments of leisure.  We love fast food, even though slow cooked cuisine is superior in every way.  Two commonly held measures of life-success are how quickly he or she receives their first promotion, or makes their first million.  But fast-tracking something doesn’t always guarantee favorable results.  Neither are slower starts reliable predictors of failure.

If you need practical evidence, consider the following: The first electric light was so dim that a candle was needed to examine its socket.  One of the first steamboats took 32 hours to chug from New York to Albany, a distance of only 150 miles.  Wilbur and Orville Wright's first airplane flight lasted only 12 seconds.  And the first automobiles traveled 2 to 4 miles per hour and broke down quite often.  Carriages would zip past while their passengers shouted out, “Get a horse!”

In fact, it occurs to me that late-bloomers are among the finest of flowers and fruit.  And you do remember the allegory of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” don’t you?  My friend, if any life situation seems to be developing rather slowly for you, remember the wise words of our Lord and Savior: “In your patience possess ye your souls.” (Luke 21:19)  So occasionally, it just might be beneficial to slow your row.

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