WARNING: Do not try this at home! An innocent little frog cannot save itself from boiling water. I am sure you have heard such a story – throw a frog into boiling water only to find an immediate escape of the frog jumping out and far from such danger. Now, take the same frog, place it in lukewarm water while slowly increasing temperature one degree at a time and the frog will remain until boiling water takes the very breath out of it.
Dumb frog, right? Why in the world would the frog remain as temperatures created an unbearable environment? And, just a side note, who in the world would want to boil and innocent little frog? The frog serves a mighty purpose in this world AND it does not involve death by boiling! A person would need to eat numerous frogs to reach protein requirement for one meal. It just doesn’t make sense to choose a frog as protein.
Dumb frog, right? Well, my dear friends, looking at our everyday lives will reveal the same exact decision making as the above scenario. We step into lukewarm waters through one decision. We remain day in and day out making the same decision. The water begins to increase in heat one degree at a time and our very breath is taken, suffocating life. All the while, we stand in boiling water judging others standing around in their own pot of boiling water. We question as to why they won’t jump out, escape from such torture and begin making healthy decisions to avoid suffocation.
Let us look down at the waters surrounding US. Let us find an escape from OUR boiling pot.
See, it all begins with choosing to step in the lukewarm water. A decision appears enticing, the way out of a situation, the coping mechanism for an emotion, etc. Then, day by day, the same decision begins to answer any problem/situation arising. Over time, we suffocate. We decide enough is enough. . .
The problem occurs when no escape route exists. The water too deep, too hot! The answer comes through surrender. Reaching up and out! God will hear your still small voice in the hottest of waters. He will send His angel army to rescue. He will stop the heat!
Will there be damage? Yes, my friend, wounds consume the body – physically and spiritually. But, God holds the ultimate healing ointment for any wound brought to the Cross! Truth by Truth, He will provide another route and keep you from boiling water. You serve a mighty purpose in this world AND it does not involve death by boiling! Your purpose involves freedom, peace, joy and carrying the light of Jesus around for all to see. This cannot happen in a pot of boiling water. Escape today! Jump out into God’s arms! He will carry you far from danger.
The boiling pot varies amongst humans: addiction, debt, heartache, pride, etc. Name your pot. Identify the triggers used to turn up the heat! Take a stand today on His Truth to avoid the boiling waters! You are worth it!
It’s DAY ELEVEN. . .name your pot!
Live life. . .One Day at a time!
Sheree Craig
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