Honey or Vinegar?
The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. He
quoted 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look
at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord
looks at the heart. "These jars came from the same factory, were made
of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But they are different," he
explained.
Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, and vinegar
spilled out. "When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out. Until the jars
were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within and could not be seen.
When they were upset, their contents were revealed. Until we are upset, we put
on a good front. But when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts and
attitudes, 'for out of the abundance of the
heart his mouth speaks.'" {Luke 6:45}
What if someone
tipped you over today?
What would flow
out??
Would you reveal the
"honey" of grace and patience???
Or the
"vinegar" of anger and criticism???
"Above all, love each other deeply, because
love covers over a
multitude of sins."
{ 1 Peter 4:8 }
Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets you may be just looking to see what is going to flow out of you.
`. GOD LOVES YOU . .
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