Topics: Ambition; Dependence on God; Faith; Grace; Prayer; Self-centeredness; Striving; Trust; Waiting on God
References: Genesis 13:9; Psalm 16:5–6; 34:8–10; 84:11; 100:5; Matthew 7:7–11; Ephesians 3:20
A young boy went to the store with his mother. The shop owner, a kind man, passed him a large jar of suckers and invited him to help himself to a handful. Uncharacteristically, the boy held back. So the shop owner pulled out a handful for him.
When outside, the boy’s mother asked why he wouldn’t take a handful of suckers when offered.
“Because his hand is much bigger than mine!” said the boy.
—Brian Harris, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand
PART 17: JUSTICE