THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE (3 OF 11)
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22, Ecclesiastes 4:1-8
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The Wheels of Justice (3 of 11)
Series: Ecclesiastes
Robert Dawson
Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:8
The story is told of Mark Twain preparing for a trip on a commuter train. Twain asked a baggage handler if he thought his briefcase was strong enough to be checked and placed in the baggage compartment.
1. The baggage handler shrugged, took Twain's case, and promptly hurled it to the pavement. ''That, sir,'' he said, ''is what she'll get in Philadelphia.''
2. Then he picked it up and struck it five or six times against the side of the train car.'' And that,'' he continued, ''is what she'll get in Chicago.''
3. Finally, he threw the case to the ground again and stomped on it vigorously until the author's books and papers spilled out, saying, ''That's what she'll get in Sioux City.''
4. As Twain watched slack-jawed, the man nodded at his now mangled case and advised, ''If you're going any farther than Sioux City, sir, I'd suggest you carry it on yourself.''
In one sense Twain was lucky. He was able to get a glimpse beforehand what his journey would entail, at least for his luggage.
We don't have to be able to see or predict the future to know that our journey through life will not be without its bumps and bruises. As we travel through life we are going to see a lot of things out of life's window.
1. See some interesting and beautiful things. See things that take our breath away and feel our hearts with awe and wonder. We will see the best of the world and its people.
2. See some horrible images that will sear themselves into our minds. See things that take our breath away and fill our hearts with fear and anger. We will see the worst of the world and its people.
The sad part is that it will be the worst images of our journey that will make the biggest imprint. We will see and remember those images, the images of injustice, oppression and evil than we will the others.
The question is:
1. Will we live with hope or without hope?
2. Will we l ...
Series: Ecclesiastes
Robert Dawson
Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:8
The story is told of Mark Twain preparing for a trip on a commuter train. Twain asked a baggage handler if he thought his briefcase was strong enough to be checked and placed in the baggage compartment.
1. The baggage handler shrugged, took Twain's case, and promptly hurled it to the pavement. ''That, sir,'' he said, ''is what she'll get in Philadelphia.''
2. Then he picked it up and struck it five or six times against the side of the train car.'' And that,'' he continued, ''is what she'll get in Chicago.''
3. Finally, he threw the case to the ground again and stomped on it vigorously until the author's books and papers spilled out, saying, ''That's what she'll get in Sioux City.''
4. As Twain watched slack-jawed, the man nodded at his now mangled case and advised, ''If you're going any farther than Sioux City, sir, I'd suggest you carry it on yourself.''
In one sense Twain was lucky. He was able to get a glimpse beforehand what his journey would entail, at least for his luggage.
We don't have to be able to see or predict the future to know that our journey through life will not be without its bumps and bruises. As we travel through life we are going to see a lot of things out of life's window.
1. See some interesting and beautiful things. See things that take our breath away and feel our hearts with awe and wonder. We will see the best of the world and its people.
2. See some horrible images that will sear themselves into our minds. See things that take our breath away and fill our hearts with fear and anger. We will see the worst of the world and its people.
The sad part is that it will be the worst images of our journey that will make the biggest imprint. We will see and remember those images, the images of injustice, oppression and evil than we will the others.
The question is:
1. Will we live with hope or without hope?
2. Will we l ...
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