Divine Providence

 

Wednesday morning, returning from cardiac rehab, I came upon blue lights flashing at my exit ramp from the interstate.  Two cars had tangled, and one was being towed away by the wrecker.  The county deputies were just leaving the scene of the accident.  If I had been 10 minutes earlier, my truck might have been the vehicle being towed away.  I was reminded to thank the dear Lord for safety each day.  And the way that I drive, I really need to thank Him for traveling mercies.  Psalm 121 is a great Psalm reminding me of God’s diligent watchcare over me!  Psalm 121:2, “My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”  What a comfort!  Can you join me in saying “thank you” to the dear Lord for His daily protection?

Work Truck

 

Tuesday, I went to Home Depot to pick up some cat-5e wire and connectors.  I parked my truck and walked by an older work truck.  But this work truck caught my attention: it had two fishing poles sticking out of the back of it.  I thought to myself, “Good for you!  You are an honest, hard-working man, but you also take the time to stop and enjoy life!”  How often do I let my work become my life?!  Work is not who I am, work is what I do to make money to live to do the things that make me who I am.  Colossians 3:23, “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”  Whether you work or whether you play, do both with all your might!  Remember, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”  But, “All play and no work makes Jack a poor boy.”  Moderation is the key.  Hey, today, enjoy your work and enjoy your play ... and thank the good Lord for both.

The Bible

 

Teaching kids in Master Club is thrilling!  They love the games, the songs, and the stories.  To help them with Bible memory verses, I have resorted to the old-school flannel board.  I print Bible verses, cut the words apart, spray glue on the back and glue them to flannel.  The kids enjoy putting the verses in order on the flannel board.  Occasionally I have a “tornado” come through and destroy the verse.  They have fun.  Saturday, I was working on a verse and I became pensive.  It was amazing to see me type a Bible verse and print it out, and then watch the printer produce the everlasting Word of God!  And as the kids memorize the Word of God, its power influences another generation!  Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”  Read it.  Memorize it.  Make it a part of your life.  You’ll never be sorry that you did.