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What’s In Your Jar ? A preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. He quoted I Samuel 16:7, “for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” The preacher then explains, “These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But they are different.” Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, and vinegar spilled out. “When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out. Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within, and could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents were revealed. Until we are upset we put on a good front. But when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts and attitudes, for a man’s “mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” ( Luke 6:45 ) What if someone tipped you over today? What would flow out? Would you reveal the “honey” of grace, patience, and forgiveness, or the “vinegar” of anger and sarcasm? “Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.” ( I Pet. 4:8 ) If someone upsets you realize they just may be looking for a little honey! T. Moore |
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