Dumb As A Box of Rocks
Steve Wagers
1 Samuel 17:40
The story is told about the father of a vacationing family who came across a large sign that read, ''Road Closed. Do Not Enter.'' The man proceeded around the sign because he was confident it would save them time. His wife was resistant to the adventure, but there was no turning back for this persistent road warrior. After a few miles of successful navigation, he began to boast about his gift of discernment. His proud smile was quickly replaced with humble sweat when the road led to a washed-out bridge. He turned the car around and retraced his tracks to the main road. When they arrived at the original warning sign he was greeted by large letters on the back of the sign ''Welcome back, stupid!
Old blacksmith picked a young man to help him. He told the young man, ''Just do whatever I tell you to do, no questions asked.'' One day, while working, he told the young man, ''Get that hammer, and when I nod my head, hit it as hard as you can.'' The town had to find a new blacksmith.
In this epoch battle of the OT, David was glad when he learned it pays to be as dumb as a rock. Notice that these rocks were:
1) ACTIVELY AVAILABLE!
(In the BROOK)
(40a) - ''out of the brook''
David didn't have to go far to find them
They were already there - AVAILABLE
Many times, God is ready, but we're not. When we STAY ready, you don't have to GE ...
Steve Wagers
1 Samuel 17:40
The story is told about the father of a vacationing family who came across a large sign that read, ''Road Closed. Do Not Enter.'' The man proceeded around the sign because he was confident it would save them time. His wife was resistant to the adventure, but there was no turning back for this persistent road warrior. After a few miles of successful navigation, he began to boast about his gift of discernment. His proud smile was quickly replaced with humble sweat when the road led to a washed-out bridge. He turned the car around and retraced his tracks to the main road. When they arrived at the original warning sign he was greeted by large letters on the back of the sign ''Welcome back, stupid!
Old blacksmith picked a young man to help him. He told the young man, ''Just do whatever I tell you to do, no questions asked.'' One day, while working, he told the young man, ''Get that hammer, and when I nod my head, hit it as hard as you can.'' The town had to find a new blacksmith.
In this epoch battle of the OT, David was glad when he learned it pays to be as dumb as a rock. Notice that these rocks were:
1) ACTIVELY AVAILABLE!
(In the BROOK)
(40a) - ''out of the brook''
David didn't have to go far to find them
They were already there - AVAILABLE
Many times, God is ready, but we're not. When we STAY ready, you don't have to GE ...
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