Donkey Mentality...

A minister referred to Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and asked: "What if the donkey on which Jesus was riding had thought all the cheering was for him? What if that small animal had believed that the hosannas and the branches were in his honor?"

The minister then pointed to himself and said: "I'm a donkey. The longer I'm here the more you’ll come to realize that. I am only a Christ-bearer and not the object of praise."

In recording Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, Matthew referred to the prophecy of Zechariah: "Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey'" (Matthew 21:5; see Zechariah 9:9).

On Palm Sunday, the donkey was merely a Christ-bearer, bringing the Son of God into the city where He would give His life for the sins of the world.

If we could develop a healthy "donkey mentality," what an asset that would be as we travel the road of life. Instead of wondering what people think of us, our concern would be, "Can they see Christ Jesus, the King?" Rather than seeking credit for service rendered, we would be content to lift up the Lord.

- David C. McCasland

O what can I give to the Master,

The One who from sin set me free?

I’ll give Him a lifetime of service

To thank Him for dying for me.

- K. De Haan

A Christian’s life is a window through which others can see Jesus.

I think this says it all......

God's Grace....

A sinus infection.... yup that is what I have. But I have so much unspeakable joy. You would ask, why Heidi why so much joy when you feel as though you are going to die :-)
Well let me tell you...
We have no insurance, so as you can image going to the Doctor's was not on the top of my list. So I prayed, and prayed, and prayed. And lo and behold He did it again, showed me what His grace is all about. The Dr. only charged me the minimum amount, gave me samples, and wrote a perscription that only costed 18 dollars. I'm still smiling about it. He is such a great God.

The Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will
He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
- Psalm 84:11

When all my labors and trials are o'er,
And I am safe on that beautiful shore,
Just to be near the dear Lord I adore
Will through the ages be glory for me. - Gabriel

God gives grace for this life and glory in the life to come.

One of the Most...

annoying things is entering into your first day of no more work, and being horribly sick. My sister can attest to that.

Oh yes, today is my first day "off"! Well, off from secular work that is, and I have a sinus infection.. yippie :-) I was so excited to go to bed last night realizing all of the things I could do today, and because of my "sickness" I got 3 hours of sleep! I think it is just God's reminder that nothing is easy, that is why we lean on Him. Praise the Lord, though, that I am still at church today and plan on getting some things done :-) I love the Lord. He is so good!

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord....The Lord God is my strength. - Habakkuk 3:18-19

Why must I bear this pain? I cannot tell;

I only know my Lord does all things well.

And so I trust in God, my all in all,

For He will bring me through, whate’er befall. - Smith

God tries our faith so that we may try His faithfulness.