Tuesday, April 9, 2002
Tuesday, April 9, 2002
In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various
trials.
Maybe that describes your life. A long journey with somebody knocking you down every few
yards. The writer of I Peter was dealing with persons who were getting knocked down and
finding it difficult to get back up. So he advised them to rejoice in suffering.
(1 Peter 1.6
NRSV)
Two sportscasters on television were discussing the great running backs in professional
football. They came to Walter Payton, the all-time leading ground gainer in the NFL. "What a
runner," said the first commentator. "Do you realize that all together Walter Payton has gained
over 9 miles rushing in his career?" The second sportscaster thought a moment and then
responded. "And to think that every 4.6 yards of the way, someone was knocking him down."
God of love, thank you for picking me up when I get knocked down. Amen.
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