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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Wednesday; July 23, 2008

          Last weekend we had some impressive storms blow through our community.  In the aftermath of the wind and rain, there were some amazing sights; but, the ones that really intrigued me were the huge, whole trees that were blown over, roots and all.  I saw several trees that were laid on their sides with the ground around them torn up by the exposed root system.  At first blush, it might appear that the winds caused the damage; but, even though it played a part, it had some help.  In addition to the wind, several inches of rain had eroded the trees’ solid foundation and the result was a collapse.

         Why is it, when we are impacted by struggles and trials in our lives, that sometimes the effect is more damaging than others?  The answer might lie, not in the storms of that day; but, in Satan’s efforts to erode our spiritual foundation.  We fall, not just because of one particular temptation; but, because of the work he’s done in the days, weeks, months and even years before.

         How is our foundation?  Are we ready for the storms or ripe for the falling?

         Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

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