Overindulgences
I recently watched a vet show where a potbelly pig, literally had a huge pot belly! The owner couldn't figure out why the pig would no longer walk up the steps to the house for a visit. The pig "choose" to stay outside all winter in the hay and cold rather than join the family in the warm house.
As I reflected on this story, a couple things came to mind. First, how could the owner not see that the pig was obese and having difficulty walking, let alone climbing stairs. Second, why do pigs keep eating when they are clearly over-fed. Lastly, how am I like the owner and the pig?
Are there not times in my life where I could be snuggling up in the warm comfort of God's loving hands and yet I "choose" to stay outside of His will (out in the cold and dirty world)? How often do I continue to stuff myself with the things of this world even though I'm clearly full (filled with food, entertainment, material goods, etc. that do not satisfy).
I am like the owner as I'm often blind to my own obvious overindulgences. As the pig, I am willing to wallow around in the cold and mud rather than break my destructive habits to enjoy relationship with the Lord enjoy His perfect path for me. A path that leads up the staircase of heaven and to my Master and Savior who truly wants what is best for me. It is time to check my choices and "choose" the best, rather than what is second best, for the life God has granted me.
As I reflected on this story, a couple things came to mind. First, how could the owner not see that the pig was obese and having difficulty walking, let alone climbing stairs. Second, why do pigs keep eating when they are clearly over-fed. Lastly, how am I like the owner and the pig?
Are there not times in my life where I could be snuggling up in the warm comfort of God's loving hands and yet I "choose" to stay outside of His will (out in the cold and dirty world)? How often do I continue to stuff myself with the things of this world even though I'm clearly full (filled with food, entertainment, material goods, etc. that do not satisfy).
I am like the owner as I'm often blind to my own obvious overindulgences. As the pig, I am willing to wallow around in the cold and mud rather than break my destructive habits to enjoy relationship with the Lord enjoy His perfect path for me. A path that leads up the staircase of heaven and to my Master and Savior who truly wants what is best for me. It is time to check my choices and "choose" the best, rather than what is second best, for the life God has granted me.
Matthew 7:6-7
6 "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
Momma pig and piglets at the county fair.
6 "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
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