EMPTY STABLES
Today's reading: Jeremiah 45-47, 1 Timothy 5:17-6:21, Proverbs 14:1-6

"An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable." Proverbs 14:4 NLT

If you were a farmer, your barn might have to get dirty in order to have a profit.

If you were a carpenter, your shiny new saw might have to come out of the box and get used.

If you were an artist, you might have to open up that new paintbrush set.

If you were a teacher, you might have to put up with children who don't know anything--or too much.

If you are a Christian, you might have to let your life get messed up with the lives of others.

Being a Christian would be so much easier if we were put in a room by ourselves--and yet, how would we ever do what God asked us to do for Him?

Being a Christian would be neater if we were only to interact with other like-minded individuals--and how then would our family ever grow?

Being a Christian would be simpler if God had wired us like robots to make each and every decision correctly, in a godly manner and with Him as our guide--but would that be love?

God has given us things to use in living for Him--use them.

Sure your stable might get dirty', but it will show you've been doing something for Him.