I spotted this paddle wheel boat along the western shore of Lake Chautauqua in Mayville NY. The boat is pulled up on shore and the wheel is sitting high and dry. On land the vessel is incapable of fulfilling the purpose for which it was designed . If engaged the wheel would only churn air creating nothing but a breeze. Like the paddle wheel we are created by God for a unique purpose. It is my prayer today that God would grant me the faith, fortitude, and strength to hoist myself back into his presence when I find myself beached. I pray that I would be ready and willing each time he chooses to use me as his vessel.
1 Peter 4:10-11
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
Very succinct post. A simple, unforgettable message.
ReplyDeleteI had stopped in a park after work to read my bible and just happened to be parked next to the beached boat. I love that God speaks to us through everyday objects.
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