PARABLE OF THE PENCILS
Prior to shipping a set of shiny new pencils, the manufacturer paused and said, "Before sending you, there are five things you need to know to render superior service."
1: You can only serve if you allow yourself to be guided by someone's hand.
2: You will experience unpleasant “sharpening” at times, but this is necessary so that you can render continued service.
3: You will make mistakes along the way, but don’t despair. I have supplied you with precisely what you need to erase them.
4: Although your exterior shine may diminish with use, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
5: Strive to leave a positive “mark” everywhere you go. Unused pencils are useless.
The new pencils promised to remember, and were packed with a definite purpose.
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If we as Christians will remember FIVE SIMILAR RULES, God will effectively use us in His service.
1: We can only be of service if we allow ourselves to be guided by the Master’s hand. (“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." Psa. 32:8)
2: We may experience trials from time to time, but such experiences are needful for us to mature and learn persistence. (“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4)
3: We will make many mistakes along the way, but don’t despair. God will supply us with the blood of His Son, which completely erases them. (“…if we walk in the light as He is in the light… the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin… If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:7, 9)
4: Although our physical appearance will decline with time, it is what’s inside that is important to God. (“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Sam. 16:7)
5: Strive to leave a positive “mark” for Jesus everywhere you go. After all, unused Christians are of little or no use. ("Here am I! Send me." Micah 6:8; "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matt. 5:16)
Each day will present us with unique opportunities to be used in Lord’s service. May we strive daily to be used by our Master and Lord.
Jesus FIRST!
Dennis
Prior to shipping a set of shiny new pencils, the manufacturer paused and said, "Before sending you, there are five things you need to know to render superior service."
1: You can only serve if you allow yourself to be guided by someone's hand.
2: You will experience unpleasant “sharpening” at times, but this is necessary so that you can render continued service.
3: You will make mistakes along the way, but don’t despair. I have supplied you with precisely what you need to erase them.
4: Although your exterior shine may diminish with use, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
5: Strive to leave a positive “mark” everywhere you go. Unused pencils are useless.
The new pencils promised to remember, and were packed with a definite purpose.
*******************************************************************************************
If we as Christians will remember FIVE SIMILAR RULES, God will effectively use us in His service.
1: We can only be of service if we allow ourselves to be guided by the Master’s hand. (“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." Psa. 32:8)
2: We may experience trials from time to time, but such experiences are needful for us to mature and learn persistence. (“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2-4)
3: We will make many mistakes along the way, but don’t despair. God will supply us with the blood of His Son, which completely erases them. (“…if we walk in the light as He is in the light… the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin… If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:7, 9)
4: Although our physical appearance will decline with time, it is what’s inside that is important to God. (“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Sam. 16:7)
5: Strive to leave a positive “mark” for Jesus everywhere you go. After all, unused Christians are of little or no use. ("Here am I! Send me." Micah 6:8; "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matt. 5:16)
Each day will present us with unique opportunities to be used in Lord’s service. May we strive daily to be used by our Master and Lord.
Jesus FIRST!
Dennis
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