Text: Philippians 4:4; Psalm 32:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16
***Blessed are those who can
laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused. Those who can't
laugh at themselves leave the job to others. ***
Old Pastor McTavish was dying. He
sent a message for an IRS agent and his lawyer, both church members, to come to
his home. When they arrived they were ushered up to his bedroom.
As they entered the room, Pastor
McTavish motioned for them to sit on each side of the bed. Then he grasped
their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and stared at the ceiling.
For a time, no one said anything.
Both the IRS agent and Lawyer were touched and flattered that the old preacher
would ask them to be with him during his final moments. But they were also
puzzled because Pastor McTavish had never given them any indication that he particularly
liked either of them.
They both remembered how his many
long, uncomfortable sermons about greed and covetousness had made them squirm
in their seats.
Finally, the lawyer said,
"Preacher, why did you ask the two of us to come?"
Pastor McTavish smiled weakly and
said, "Jesus died between two thieves, and that's how I want to go,
too."
*** Copyright David Tait |
'Laughing At Ourselves' | Walking With Jesus Ministries ***
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