John 16:3
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Small things can cause as much pain as a major injury. A new pair of shoes caused blisters and bruising on both of my little toes. I was amazed at how such a small irritation can create such havoc in your life. I am not a namby-pamby when it comes to pain. As a matter of fact I do not get deadening when my teeth are filled.
I had to walk around carefully while the toes healed, which brought to mind an incident during my Air Force days. I had slipped while descending polished stairs in my stockings. The little toe on my right foot struck a banister pole. Ouch! I was not sure if it was broken or just bruised.
I went to the emergency room to see what I should do if it was strained and was told that the treatment would be to tape the injured toe to the one next to it. I then asked what the treatment would be if it was broken—I was told that they would tape the injured toe to the one next to it. They said they wanted to x-ray my foot. When I asked why they would want to do that, they said it was so they would know why they were taping the toe. I hobbled out and taped it myself.
In both of those incidents I could have allowed the pain to put me out of service. I made a choice to keep on with my necessary activities until the pain eased up. Spiritually we also encounter painful seasons of life. We have two choices to make…we can drop out because of the pain…or we take up the yoke of Christ and make a difference in the world. I choose the yoke.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil
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