PIG FARMERS

Today's reading: Matthew 7-9

"Don't give what is holy to unholy people. Don't give pearls to swine! They will trample the pearls , then turn and attack you." Matthew 7:6 NLT

Ever given your heart, soul, time and energies to an unlikely other for safe-keeping only to have it returned to you bruised, damaged, ragged and dirty?

Ever placed in another's care something valuable, whether it's been your trust or an item of great worth, only to find out their care wasn't a safe bank in which to store that precious commodity?

Ever invested your life into the love of someone who wouldn't, couldn't or didn't reciprocate?

I think that's what Jesus was talking about when He was speaking to the crowd that day.

I don't know if in the crowd there were pig farmers, jewelry store owners--or both, but He had an audience who could understand what He was saying.

I think we can, too.

Some people are not worthy of what we are giving them. Not capable. Not built to provide what we believe they can give us.

We are expecting them to be God--and they are not.

Don't expect from mortals what ONLY God can give.

It's like storing your jewelry box full of precious gems in the pig sty!