November 10, 2004

[Rev. Doc]

Heed The Warnings

"These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come."
I Corinthians 10:11

Sometimes we remain so blind to the warnings that are given to us to be better prepared in our service for the Lord.

During the Revolutionary War, a loyalist spy appeared at the headquarters of Hessian commander Colonel Johann Rall, carrying an urgent message. General George Washington and his Continental army had secretly crossed the Delaware River that morning and were advancing on Trenton, New Jersey where the Hessians were encamped. The spy was denied an audience with the commander and instead wrote his message on a piece of paper. A porter took the note to the Hessian colonel, but because Rall was involved in a poker game he stuffed the unread note into his pocket. When the guards at the Hessian camp began firing their muskets in a futile attempt to stop Washington's army, Rall was still playing cards. Without time to organize, the Hessian army was captured. The battle occurred the day after Christmas, 1776, giving the colonists a late present--their first major victory of the war.

Prayer: Ask the Lord to help you heed the spiritual warnings and to always be prepared for what He is going to accomplish.

"Please do not trample the poison ivy or feed the bull."
~Sign on an Arkansas farm to discourage trespassing

[Gypsy]

There have been times in the past where I wish I had paid more attention to the spiritual warnings - meaning I had to learn some lessons the hard way.

A few times I've felt led to speak to someone about Christ, then my attention would be immediately snagged away. Just like Rall, I wonder what would have happened if I had actually heeded what was going on around me.

[Crossdive]

great advice, I always pay attention to spiritual warnings, even if I am in the middle of something, but I will try harder and will continue to focus and get more aware. Thanks Rev.

[agasfas]

Will do, like Gypsy has noted there has been quite of few times where I have ignored these spiritual warnings and as a result hurt me. Great advice Rev.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

excellent advice, i should be more aware of spiritual warnings