Rain seems to be a common occurrence here at the lake and surrounding areas. There are a few who could use a nice rain for their crops, but for others it is a battle getting hay baled. As I remember, in a normal year, at this time we are begging for cooler temperatures and a little rain. I am also reminded that in an average year, there may be times that conditions are above or below normal. Such is life.
I have a new cell phone. Since my old one was not meeting my perceived needs, I decided to upgrade a little. I didn’t want the newest model, because I could not justify the cost, so I settled on a model that has only been obsolete for maybe a year. To eBay I went to search for a bargain. I made my choice and ordered a phone. I was sure this would be a simple process, but as always there were complications.
The new phone came, and it was new enough the SIM card from the old one would not fit. Who knew SIM cards are now smaller than the previous ones? So, I ordered a new card and waited two days. When I got it installed, I was sure I was home free. Wrong. As I was getting new apps installed and testing all the functions, it occurred to me I was hearing no sound from the new phone. I began to experiment, and sure enough, that thing would not ring to let me know someone was calling. What good is a phone without a ringtone? Maybe it would be the perfect phone to take to church; it wouldn’t disturb the worship!
I have heard of people who think God has nothing to say to them. They insist the they never hear from God. He has, in fact called, and his words are easily available to each one of us. They are recorded in the Bible. All one has to do is open it and begin to read.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Also, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink” (John 7:37). Listen to him.
Consider this; an unopened and unread Bible is about as useless as a phone without a ringtone.
In Him,
Pastor Jerry
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