A Big Splash

 

The story goes that Jesus asked his disciples to each pick up a stone and carry it for Him.  John picked up a large stone and Peter, being a little lazy, picked up a smaller stone.  When they got up to the top of a mountain, Jesus turned the stones into loaves of bread.  John had plenty to share with Peter, who had only a small loaf of bread.  Later, Jesus again asked the disciples to carry a stone for Him.  This time, Peter found a large stone and began following Jesus.  They came to a river and Jesus told His disciples to throw their stones into the water.  Peter’s large stone made a big splash.  Then the disciples looked at Jesus expecting something, but Jesus did nothing.  When they questioned Him, Jesus asked them, “Were you carrying the stones for me or for yourselves?”  Hey, are we trying to make “a big splash” for ourselves, or are we just doing what Jesus asked us to do?  Matthew 16:24 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” Let’s just follow Jesus today.