Sometimes a little humor is much in order in the day that we live.
I am reminded of a story entitled THE PASTOR'S CAT...This particular story has given me a laugh every time I think about it, the vision of that poor cat just amuses me to no end. Hope the story leaves a bright spot in your day. A church member told this story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down.
The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and pulled it until the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten. And that's what he did, all the while checking his progress in the car.He then figured if he went just a little bit further, the tree would be bent sufficiently for him to reach the kitten.
Now I know what you are thinking; I did also when I first heard it.
But as he moved the car a little further forward, the rope broke. The tree went 'boing!' and the kitten instantly sailed through the air - out of sight. The pastor felt terrible. He walked all over the neighborhood asking people if they'd seen a little kitten. No. Nobody had seen a stray kitten. So he prayed, 'Lord, I just commit this kitten to your keeping,' and went on about his business.
A few days later he was at the grocery store, and met one of his church members. He happened to look into her shopping cart and was amazed to see cat food. This woman was a cat hater and everyone knew it, so he asked her, 'Why are you buying cat food when you hate cats so much?'
She replied, 'You won't believe this,' and then told him how her little girl had been begging her for a cat, but she kept refusing. Then a few days before, the child had begged again, so the Mom finally told her little girl, 'Well, if God gives you a cat, I'll let you keep it.'
She told the pastor, 'I watched my child go out in the yard, get on her knees, and ask God for a cat. And really, Pastor, you won't believe this, but I saw it with my own eyes. A kitten suddenly came flying out of the blue sky, with its paws outspread, and landed right in front of her.'
Lesson learned: Never underestimate the Power of God and His unique sense of humor.
Often I think of that story, but I wonder how much or how often do we underestimate God and His Word. We have heard for a long time now that Christ is coming back. Do we really believe it?
We hear of wars and rumors of war, but do we really believe that things are any different now than they were, say just 10 years ago?
We read the passage that says, "God's Spirit will not always strive with man forever,' but do we really believe it?
In light of the Rapture that could take place even today, when was the last time you had a compassion for those lost, in your family, in your home, at your place of work, at the grocery store or the mall.?
Do you really believe what God says or do you think, like many over the years, that we have heard this and yet He tarrys? That we still have time?
Are you underestimating God?
Surely, as we think of all that God has said, we know in our hearts that today "could be a good day to fly!" ARE YOU READY? IS YOUR FAMILY READY?
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