CLM 919 Immobilised by Security

From: "Clergy Mailing List"

Fri, 15 Oct 1999

Clergy/Leaders' Mail-list No. 919 (Brief) IMMOBILISED BY SECURITY Having once purchased a 10' fishing boat, I took it to the private farm pond of one of my local church members. I had carefully crafted my own boat anchor from some large bars of lead and nylon rope. When I had paddled to the center of the pond, I dropped the anchor. Some time later, when I decided to try a different fishing spot, I pulled on the rope to draw up the anchor. Instantly, I became aware of a serious problem. The anchor I had crafted was far too heavy and had sunk deep into the muddy bottom of the pond. No matter how hard I pulled, I was unable to get free. Sometimes, our relationship to our church family is much like this situation. We are encouraged by the bible to anchor ourselves in the security of fellowshipping with other believers. While this is a good and healthy Christian practice, we must be equally careful not to become so secure as to be immobilized. There is a time to fellowship with other believers and a time to "go ye into all the world." Be careful never to allow yourself to be immobilized by your security. -------------------- Submitted by Rev Tony Darnell to Sermons.org - Sermons, Stories, & Illustrations http://www.sermons.org/ Pastor Shelton Cole, Editor To Subscribe direct go to http://www.sermons.org/ or e-mail ____________________________ Clergy/Leaders' Mailing List (Moderated) This mailing list is open to all Christians via Internet e-mail. Submissions welcome: (in DOS ASCII Text format please if 'attached' or 'imported') To subscribe, e-mail to: clergy-request@pastornet.net.au with SUBJECT reading SUBSCRIBE To unsubscribe, e-mail to: clergy-request@pastornet.net.au with SUBJECT reading UNSUBSCRIBE Copyright: Postings may be re-sent ONLY with all copyright notifications intact.

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