“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath….” James 1:19 KJV
I highly doubt the reason that “The Human Iceberg” failed to leave a positive impression was because he spent too much time listening. Balaam thought more of his personal gain than he did about listening for what God was really saying. When we make an arrow, it is rarely pointed in our own direction.
“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15 KJV
short time before his big fortieth birthday party, his wife and he were having a discussion. Actually, it wasn’t really a discussion, but it was a question she raised. Our Bible character was taking a walk down one of those dusty roads. He turned to his left and he noticed something strange. I guess when you start looking up instead of looking down, you know that you have hit the bottom and there is now only one way to go.
“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.” Genesis 22:1 KJV
He knew that sometimes you have to stand up to what is wrong, no matter how tough it may be on you. That’s why he realized he had to send battleships by sea and marines by land to right a wrong that had been done to our citizens and bring them home. But what happened to the other part of the story where they pushed their will on God’s plan? It is so hard to wait on God.
“In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.” Psalms 56:4 KJV
It is winter here in Virginia and we are just waiting for that big snowstorm to hit. It was a sad day in Wichita, especially for him. He is always there rooting for us and He never gives up on us.
