Using Our Resources…
Good Morning,
I heard a story about a young man who tried hard to move a heavy log into the fire but was unsuccessful in doing so. His Dad was standing nearby, quietly watching his son straining against the heavy load. His Dad broke the silence as he said, “Son, why aren’t you using all your strength?” Confused and a little frustrated, the young man responded, “Dad, I am using every last little bit of strength I have.” His dad quietly responded, “No, you’re not, son”, “You haven’t asked me to help.”
As I ponder this story, I am reminded Ephesians 6:10, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might”. In this pondering I am also reminded of the times when I have been guilty of the same thing experienced by the young man in the story, not utilizing all my resources and trying to do it alone. We need to remember there are all types of...