It was a moment of weakness that drove a young boy to tears for days. His mom and dad were beside themselves because they could not understand why he was in such a rough state of affairs. They asked all the usual questions such as “are you being bullied?” and “are you sick?”. They had no idea what was causing him to run straight to his room after school. They inquired at the school and nothing had happened there except that he was very removed and was not focusing on his work. He was not participating in afterschool sports, his friends were wondering what was going on and he wasn’t eating. Nights were filled with nightmares and they were woken by his screams on more than one occasion. Finally, his father came in after one of his episodes late at night as asked what was happening. The boy wrapped in his father’s arms, crying uncontrollably, let out that he didn’t want to go to jail forever and that he was scared.
It turns out that a couple of boys in the neighbourhood had
dared him to steal a toy from the department store. They told him if he did so
he could be in their super secret club. After much coaxing, he did it but he
felt terrible. The boys said “if you tell anyone, you will go to jail for life
and will never see your parents ever again!” From under the pillow, the boy
pulled out the toy, still in its original packaging and he cried out that he
didn’t want to go to jail and he didn’t want the toy. The father held the boy
tight and told him that it would all be better in the morning.
The next day, father and son went to the store and explained
to the manager what had happened. The manager commended him for his honesty but
did say that it must never happen again. The young lad never did steal again.
He became a police officer and spoke at many schools on being the best person
you could for those around you.
No temptation has overtaken
you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you
be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also
provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Cor 10:13
Though the temptations of the world are great, they are
finite. As the lights go down on this world, there will be an end to the
worldly things of life. What God has to offer in infinite and perfect. Lean not
on your own finite limitations and trust completely in His infinite power. When
temptation grows strong, when things are overwhelming, wrap yourselves in the
loving arms of God and He will provide the way. Name the love of God in Christ
the Son and declare freedom from sin through our Savior. This is truly dynamic living
in these times of temptation.
This week, we continue to explore the series of Dynamic
Living in Times of Temptation with Rev Glenn Reeder. For those who wish to know
more about Dynamic Living, we invite you to join us either in person or watch
online at 10:30 AM.
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We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Blessings,
Pastor Todd
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