When I was little, my grandfather, spent hours telling stories to his grandchildren. One story has stayed with me all these years, tucked away in my heart as a valuable jewel is locked in a safe.
On an autumn day, my cousin and I were sitting with Grandfather under a big oak tree. Grandfather began breaking twigs and laying them in a circle on the ground. On top of this he placed shredded leaves. In the center of the circle he placed a tiny caterpillar, and then he lit the circle of leaves with a match. The helpless caterpillar began to slither from side to side, trying to find a way out, finally curling into a small fuzzy ball.
Grandfather asked, "What do you see?"
My cousin spoke up first, "It's cruel, Grandfather. The little caterpillar is scared, and he can't get out of the fire." Grandfather reached into the fiery circle. The caterpillar crawled onto Grandfather's large, worn hand. He lovingly stroked the little creature and gently moved it away from the fire.
Then Grandfather said, "Life is cruel, full of fiery trials. You don't understand this now, but you will walk through many fires. You can walk alone or with the Lord. If you trust in Jesus, there is no need to be afraid, because his strong hands will hold you."
In the midst of life's trials, rely on the strong hand of God.
The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things! Psalm 118:16
-william p hudson
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