Subj : On Purpose
To   : All
From : Newborn
Date : Tue Oct 04 2005 00:31:00

When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked, "Have you ever
had any accident?"  After a moment's reflection, the applicant responded,
"Nope, but a bronc did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of
years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ankle."

"Wouldn't you call those accidents?" replied the puzzle agent, "Naw," the
cowboy said, "they did it on purpose!'

That story reminds me of the Biblical truth that there are NO accidents in the
lives of God's children.  In Roman's 8:28 we read "All things work together for
good to those who are called according to His purpose,"  

Joseph interpreted a difficult experienced that had seemed like a great
calamity.  He had been thrown into a pit and then sold as slave.  This was a
great test of his faith, and from a human standpoint it appeared to be a tragic
case of injustice, not a providential means of blesing.  But Joseph later
learned that "God meant if for good" (Genesis 50:30)

Are you passing through the deep waters of trial and disappointment?  Does
everything seem to be going against you?  These apparent misfortunes are not
accidents.  So patiently trust Him.  If you know the Lord, someday you will
praise Him for it all!

What looks like just an accident
When viewed through human eyes,
Is really God a work in us-
His blessing in disguise. - Sper

God transforms trials into triumphs

Newborn

Christianity is a personal relationship, not a religion
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