Saturday, May 10, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
The Camel Question
Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a zoo. All of the unique animals in their specially constructed enclosures. The environments provided for them are fantastic and one would think that the animals enjoy their care free lives there. The following story sheds some interesting light on the “zoo” like conditions of our own lives.
A baby camel asked his mother, “Mom, why do I have these huge three toed feet?”
His mother replied, “Well, son, your toes help you to stay on top of the soft sand when we trek across the desert.”
A few minutes later the baby camel asked,
“Mom, why do I have these long eyelashes?”
His mother replied, “Well, son, your eyelashes help keep the sand out of your eyes on our trips through the desert.”
A few minutes later the baby camel asked, “Mom, why do I have these great big humps on my back?”
His mother, who was getting as little impatient with her son, replied, “Well, son, your humps store energy for our long treks across the desert, so that you can go without food or water for long periods of time.”
“That’s great, Mom, “the baby camel said. “We have huge feet to stop us from sinking, long eyelashes to keep sand out of our eyes and humps to store energy. But…Mom?”
“Yes, son?”
“Why are we in the zoo?”
God created you for a purpose. He’s provided you with gifts and talents so that you can serve Him and make a difference in the world. Are you doing what God created you to do? Maybe you feel a little like the camel in the zoo: Life is easy, things are going along pretty smoothly, but you have a nagging feeling inside that maybe you aren’t living up to your full potential, your God-given potential.
Living in a zoo isn’t all bad, but it’s certainly not what camels were created for. Living outside of the purpose God created you for may not be all bad either, but there is a freedom in using you’re your God-given talents and abilities in the everyday of you life.
Why not stop and do a check on your life to see if you are fully engaging all your talents and abilities. In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that you might have life and have it to the full.” God created you to experience the fullness of this life and that comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ and putting to use the talents and abilities that God has provided you with.
A baby camel asked his mother, “Mom, why do I have these huge three toed feet?”
His mother replied, “Well, son, your toes help you to stay on top of the soft sand when we trek across the desert.”
A few minutes later the baby camel asked,
“Mom, why do I have these long eyelashes?”
His mother replied, “Well, son, your eyelashes help keep the sand out of your eyes on our trips through the desert.”
A few minutes later the baby camel asked, “Mom, why do I have these great big humps on my back?”
His mother, who was getting as little impatient with her son, replied, “Well, son, your humps store energy for our long treks across the desert, so that you can go without food or water for long periods of time.”
“That’s great, Mom, “the baby camel said. “We have huge feet to stop us from sinking, long eyelashes to keep sand out of our eyes and humps to store energy. But…Mom?”
“Yes, son?”
“Why are we in the zoo?”
God created you for a purpose. He’s provided you with gifts and talents so that you can serve Him and make a difference in the world. Are you doing what God created you to do? Maybe you feel a little like the camel in the zoo: Life is easy, things are going along pretty smoothly, but you have a nagging feeling inside that maybe you aren’t living up to your full potential, your God-given potential.
Living in a zoo isn’t all bad, but it’s certainly not what camels were created for. Living outside of the purpose God created you for may not be all bad either, but there is a freedom in using you’re your God-given talents and abilities in the everyday of you life.
Why not stop and do a check on your life to see if you are fully engaging all your talents and abilities. In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that you might have life and have it to the full.” God created you to experience the fullness of this life and that comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ and putting to use the talents and abilities that God has provided you with.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Dec 25 - It is Done
Beginnings and Endings all wrapped up in one special moment.
A baby born in Bethlehem, no ordinary child
The Son of God, Jesus Christ
The Renewer, The Restorer, the Redeemer
Our Lord and Saviour.
Celebrate today that Christ's coming was God's plan to bring us home to be with Him. An eternal, timeless promise... a gift.
It is done, the cry in Revelation
It is finished, the cry on the cross
It is fulfilled, the cry in the manger
"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace goodwill to all men"
Christ in Christmas
Take time this advent season to re-align your focus on Jesus Christ.
He is the only reason for this season.
Take time each day to read the Scripture passage and to listen to the song.
If you do not have a Bible you can copy and paste the link into your web browser
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-7
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A1-7
Take time this advent season to re-align your focus on Jesus Christ.
He is the only reason for this season.
Take time each day to read the Scripture passage and to listen to the song.
If you do not have a Bible you can copy and paste the link into your web browser
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-7
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+21%3A1-7
Song for today: Go Tell It On The Mountain
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Dec 24 - Worthy is the Lamb
A little baby born this night
Helpless in the cool of night
Yet to His side so many came
To recognize the truth in His name
Jesus they called Him
Emmanuel His name
One who saves, God with us
The One who came
God's gift of love to the world of men
That He might save and sanctify them
A worthy calling for one so small
Born in a lowly Bethlehem stall
His destiny in our minds bittersweet
To take the nails in His hands and feet
Yet to the cross willingly led
For us He died, for us He bled
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
This the song the angels proclaim
Worthy is the Lamb, the King
To Him alone your praises sing.
Christ in Christmas
Take time this advent season to re-align your focus on Jesus Christ.
He is the only reason for this season.
Take time each day to read the Scripture passage and to listen to the song.
If you do not have a Bible you can copy and paste the link into your web browser
Scripture Reading: Revelation 5:1-14
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%205:1-14
Take time this advent season to re-align your focus on Jesus Christ.
He is the only reason for this season.
Take time each day to read the Scripture passage and to listen to the song.
If you do not have a Bible you can copy and paste the link into your web browser
Scripture Reading: Revelation 5:1-14
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation%205:1-14
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