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Rabbit
Me: God.. why have you brought me to this point; to love you this deeply, wanting to be pure and rid of my evils? You took me out from what I knew. And introduced me into a world of desire. Why have you chosen me? Why me Lord? God: Rabbit. Me: I don't understand? God: You were trapped in darkness; your forest, with the things you've made to call home. Before a rabbit steps out into the open field, it must source the danger that is abound. It must ensure that what it is coming from is of no equal danger. Reluctant to the reason why you ask. Once the Rabbit is assured that there is no Danger it will step into the light and accept the goodness therein which it has to offer. Rabbits are no fools. They know the darkness of the forest which they've come from and will be aware of the potential evil that may try to step into the light and lure it within its clutches. Me: But don't Rabbit's still have to return to that dark forest? God: Is it no wonder that living in the world is dark, manipulative and deceptive? Who better to return to the darkness and tell of a glorious light to those whom are willing to listen than one whom is familiar and readied with response? Who better than one when in the light can watch for deception; than when carrying the word of the light can watch for it the more? Who better would know then to return back to what the light has to offer? Knowing full well of the goodness that cannot be found elsewhere within that darkness? Who better than a rabbit of the forest who desires the goodness which is in the light? Note: The rabbit's alertness and speed made it a Christian symbol of vigilance and the need to flee from sin and temptation.
Another could bring them onto the ship but if they misplaced it; wouldn't dare bother search the ship as they would the island since they are now saved (get it?). Another after hearing the mockeries of others would toss them overboard into the very sea. But another would cling onto the sticks despite the rumors of foolishness and delusion that surrounded him. He would learn and teach what he had learned from the sticks to ensure the safety and love of others, never to lose those sticks. Could you blame such a man then? For understanding the power of two sticks? For understanding his faith and his bible and never wanting to depart?" Job 22:30 He shall deliver the innocent man: and he is delivered by the pureness of your hands. Corinthians 4:6-7 6 Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, Do not go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over against another. 7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? Matthew 13:19-23 19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20 The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away 22 The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. 23 But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."
would in turn help the lumberjack with his splinters and help to remove the splinters from everyone elses eye. The lumberjack at first laughed, called him crazy and mocked him until he could no longer take the pain. He removed the Log which covered his hand with splinters. He was taught how to remove the splinters from the toothpick makers eye. Sticking to his promise the toothpick maker helped take out the splinters from the lumberjacks hand. The blind men who could not see doubted the ability of the toothpick maker. They tried to heal themselves instead with their massive tools and large hands. The splinters drove deeper into their eyes and they became blind forever. Matthew 7:4-5 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye. Luke 6:39 And he spoke a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? Luke 10: 29 29But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, And who is my neighbor? Mark 12:31 The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.
The Paralytic
Mark 2:9 Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, take your mat and walk'? "Such a strange question," they began, "what could Jesus have possibly meant by it?" I started, "Jesus was demonstrating to these men the source of their supposed power. They had none, for which ever one they deemed easy to say it would still fall short of a miracle. Here's a perfect example then, for us. Which is easier for us to do if we see a starving man, or a homeless man or a beggar in the streets which is very much like a paralytic. A man who cannot go anywhere on his own feet. Is it easier to tell that man his sins are forgiven? His sins which we do not know of nor are sure we have the authority to give? And if we did, how often is it done? Or is it easier to say, "Come with me. I will help you on your feet?" The question was never just for the scribes but for us as well for Christ has also said in Matthew 5:20 "For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven." Never question the opportunity to help a man or woman or child onto their feet. And even if you did know their sin, supposing it were a sin against even you- to act as one who has forgiven them, otherwise Christ has mentioned in Luke 6:37 ""Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.".. .. Indeed it's quite simple. Never lose the opportunity to help a man on his feet. Without judgment and with forgiveness in your heart which you yourself would wish to gain in such a dire circumstance."
"But what does this answer mean to the parable?" they asked. "It means, that as parents we must be sure to teach the truth of our God. It means as teachers we must be sure to be kind and loving. It means that as a pastor to his congregation he must be willing to teach the word of God without selfish desires. Willing to give his followers mercy over a choice of sacrifice. It means that the apples which are good come from a tree that cares to fill it with good tiding. It means, keep Christ as your root to all things." Mark 4:17 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
A Turtle of a Parable
"What's the point of a parable? To make you think? To make you wonder? To give you hope and encourage faith? But of all these things why not just speak plainly.. could a man not gain from such as well?" I remembered an old philosophy and expanded upon it, "If you have a turtle without a shell is it still a turtle?", "I'd assume so, why?", "I ask because I want to know in your mind and from your heart what makes a turtle a turtle and not a fox or lamb.", "Well.. I suppose.. well..", "And if we look to another turtle and see it has a shell, then we can call that turtle a turtle?", "Why yes, of course! The shell of a turtle is its home after all", "But what if in that turtles mind it were a fox or a lamb and ignored its shell?", "Well.. no matter what it thought of itself it'd still be a turtle.", "Because of it's shell?", "Yes, why?", "Well if that turtle with the shell that thought it was a fox or lamb had lost its shell was more able to act more like a fox or lamb then would you still call it a turtle?" , "I suppose I would..because I knew it had a shell. But then I suppose I wouldn't if it did eat, sleep and walk like a fox or lamb..depends on what it looks like without the shell.", "Very good," I continued, "Now if that turtle without a shell that acted like a fox or a lamb became fearful of the world and found a new shell.. would it thus be a turtle once more?", "It depends", "on what?", "If it wants to be a turtle..", "Good. But lets say that the turtle stayed in its shell and never went anywhere.. would it matter if that turtle were a turtle or a fox or a lamb?", "I think what would matter is if it were dead" I smiled, "Indeed. Parables are just that. They help us to discover our self, our perspectives, our perceptions of truth and activity. They help us to grow in wisdom and understanding of other things based upon a paradoxical divinity. What matters is allowing a parable to transform you into a being that no one can understand, that no one would dare agree to its change in transformation. People will call you crazy, people will say you are missing a shell.. but by becoming transformed you live and act new in the body of Christ. What happens if you leave that body and decide to rely on that shell again? People will place you in preconceived judgment. They will stereotype you and
have you be afraid of the world around you. And what happens if you do live in that shell and never let a parable take you away? People of faith who know better will assume you dead." James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Song of Solomon 2:12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land;
Matthew 11:29-30, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
a listener. Inked Pen took a moment to refrain himself from kicking the jaw off that Samsons lion.. Inked Pen began, There is a city and within this city along a dark road lay the homeless. The downtown sector held a raffle where 3 men had won its lottery of a thousand dollars conveniently held beside a store that sold blankets for $10 without tax. One were rich in all things from head to toe and journeys pleasure. The other were slightly rich who desired to be like the former fellow. And the third was a man in flip flops and a carry on bag named Sand&Waves, Why was he called that? asked the pest. He was called that because on that lonely road of flip flops and carry on bags he imagined himself on a beach at all times.. and the cars that passed by held the sound of the seas waves, I see.. he was a nut job, more like a Gods Job said Inked Pen, anyway.. the first man after leaving the lottery with his winnings ignored the men on the street.. he hopped into his ride and took off eager to spend his winnings. The second saw the men on the street and he bought a blanket. He saw another and bought another blanket. On his third return he saw another but he also saw the rich man.. He then doubted if hed ever be like him and able himself to enjoy the finer things in life. He sniffed his head high and ignored the rest. Sand&Waves however, with his winnings.. Bought blanket after blanket until he ran out of money. The audience held their quiet until finally, So.. He remained poor.. is that it?, No.. He thought himself to be richly fulfilled while sharing a bit of his Sand and Waves... Matthew 7:26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. Matthew 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.