"And for your sake, I am glad I wasn't there, because this will give you another opportunity to believe in me. Come, let's go see him."
John 11:15, NLT
John 11:15, NLT
"Recently, I discovered a new appetizer: edamame. I know that they are merely soybeans in a pod, but I crave them-anytime, anywhere. Yesterday, I bought a bag of frozen edamame and poured half the package into a bowl, setting them in the refrigerator to thaw. I planned to enjoy them as a bedtime snack. Later, I put the bowl in the microwave, pushed the button and promptly forgot, drifting off to sleep." (Webb, Joan, C., p. 26, 2009)
The next morning I discovered the edamame in the microwave when I opened it to fix my tea. Disgruntled, I thought what a waste, then a thought popped into my head; try it. It might still be okay. So I did. I know I might be crazy, but they actually went well with my morning cup of tea. What at first sight seemed as a mistake turned out to be my morning pleasure.
This may seem like a light hearted story, but let's look at the deeper meaning. Things may not always turn out the way we want or planned, but you can take them and turn them into a future opportunity. Jesus wasn't there when Lazarus died or when Mary and Martha were grieving, but when He arrived he saw the opportunity to show God's power.
Make it Personal: Think of a moment in your life that seemed to up in disappointment but you were able to turn around and make it into something worthwhile. Did it teach you something? By remembering this experience, are you able to get through other disappointing experiences easier?
This may seem like a light hearted story, but let's look at the deeper meaning. Things may not always turn out the way we want or planned, but you can take them and turn them into a future opportunity. Jesus wasn't there when Lazarus died or when Mary and Martha were grieving, but when He arrived he saw the opportunity to show God's power.
Make it Personal: Think of a moment in your life that seemed to up in disappointment but you were able to turn around and make it into something worthwhile. Did it teach you something? By remembering this experience, are you able to get through other disappointing experiences easier?