Years ago I read the story of a middle eastern police officer who caught a group of smugglers in a very unique way. The smugglers used donkeys to carry their illegal contraband into neighboring countries. They were almost caught one day but law enforcement was only able to capture several of the donkeys. Because the police officer knew his Bible and what the prophet Isaiah wrote, he caught the entire band of criminals. The way he did it was to keep food from the donkeys for several days and then turned them loose near the area where he captured them; they then led him to the smugglers hide-out. Isaiah 1:3 says, “The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know. My people do not consider, or understand.” That is so true. Many people today are lost in their sin and wander in darkness and hopelessness. Jesus Christ created them and through His sacrifice on the cross He has provided an abundant life for all who repent and receive Him as Lord. Not only that, but He has provided us with a fantastic eternal future. From day one He declares us to be righteous (He is our righteousness), we are holy and sanctified. How great is that?! Now, He just desires that we follow Him and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, and as we do, we mature spiritually and become more and more Christ-like. Being a Christian gives us purpose and meaning to life. I have lived this life for nearly five decades and it is the best life you could ever imagine. Christ makes life worth living. Won’t you join His family today and be transferred from death to life?
God bless.
