Pastor's Ponderings

A timely reflection from Pastor Dan Smith, on a variety of subjects related to life and current events.

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A preacher once said, “A wise bird knows that a scarecrow is simply an advertisement.  It announces that some very juicy and delicious fruit is to be had for the picking.  There are scarecrows in all the best gardens….If I am wise, I too shall treat the scarecrow [in my life] as though it were an invitation.  Every giant in the way which makes me feel like a grasshopper is only a scarecrow beckoning me to God’s richest blessing…Faith is a bird which loves to perch on scarecrows.”  There are many things in life which make us afraid.  But let us turn those fears into faith knowing that God is in control and wants to do a blessed work in our lives through the challenges we face.  Frightening pathways are often the most fruitful pathways in the development of our relationship with God and our character.  So perch on your scarecrows by faith, start singing, and expect an abundant feast.

                                           Pastor Dan Smith

Last changed: Jul 08 2010 at 10:06 AM