Joy in the Harvest

Bible Texts: Mark 5:25-34, 1 Samuel 17:45 – 47,49,50,54, Luke 15:18-20,24

Central Truth: If we find ourselves at the bottom of life’s ladder, it is because that is all we have believed for. When we talk and believe right, we will climb to the top.

Years ago the captain of a large vessel set sail with his family from Liverpool. His destination was New York. One night when everyone was asleep, a sudden squall arose. The wind came sweeping over the water, struck the vessel and almost capsized it. Everything movable was sent tumbling and crashing, and the passengers became aware that they were in imminent peril. Everyone was alarmed, and many sprang from their berths and began to dress. The captain’s little daughter, just 8 years old, was awakened and cried with fright, “What’s the matter?” When they told her about the storm she asked, “Is Father on deck?” Assured that he was, the little one dropped back onto her pillow without a fear. In spite of the howling winds and crashing waves, she was soon fast asleep.