Friday, 5 October 2012

The Piranha Hour

We used to call 5:00 p.m. the “piranha hour.”  It was that time of day when our girl s all wanted a piece of mom at the same time.  And I, the ever-loving, ever-sensitive husband, wanted Denalyn to drop everything and talk to me about my day.  When is your piranha hour?  When do people in your world demand much and offer little?

Jesus teaches us how to live through them successfully.  When hands extended and voices demanded, Jesus responded with love.  He did so because the code within him disarmed the clock.

The code is worth noting:  “People are precious.”  He gave sight to eyes that would lust.  He healed hands that would kill.  Many of those he healed would never say “thank you” but he healed them anyway.

God’s goodness is spurred by His nature—not by our worthiness.  He knows the value of people!

“…but the crowds learned about [what Jesus was doing] and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. Luke 9:11″

From: In the Eye of the Storm

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