God has a wonderfully creative sense of humor--have you noticed? Check out heaven's creative ideas in motion--the screaming eagles, the screeching owls, the scratching monkeys, the squeaking mice, and don't forget the happy monkeys, the howling wolves, the hopping kangaroos--AND the handsome, preening penguins! Now these animals are cool...they look like prim, proper preachers to me--until they start to waddle...and I won't go there any further - grin - I'm a preacher's kid and I know better!
Well, these neat little creatures were in the news last year! Seems like some Royal Air Force pilots reported seeing king penguins in Antarctica fall backwards as aircraft zoomed overhead and the perky penguins "leaned back" to watch! It caused quite a stir and was promptly investigated by concerned environmentalists, only to find that they did not topple over--they stood tall--and there's video cameras that record and prove it (see links below).
Now, I've got two kids who are tall--very tall--and they might try to topple over into a reclining position at the thought of cleaning their rooms or doing chores, but basically, when they're not lying prone on PURPOSE, they, like the king penguins, STAND in straightness--and that's the thought for today for all King's kids!
Take a lesson from the penguins--"Stand faithfully in the face of adversity!" Remember, you belong to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You need not cower from the enemy nor lie down and let him run over you. You need not topple from his tricks nor hide from his noise. You're a King's Kid--stand proudly and proclaim it to the world, the flesh and the devil!
No power in hell can make you topple today--now believe it! Now stand, not in a penguin's suit, but in the armor of the Lord--and you will have a great day!!
Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word
Bible Gateway.com - Ephesians 6:10-20 - The King's Kids Armor!
"Wherefore, take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand (Ephesians 6:13)."
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).".
Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day
"Lord, sometimes it's easier to topple than it is to stand in the face of evil; to unashamedly proclaim our faith to a world that knows You not. Help us to stand faithfully in the face of every evil foe, to know Your grace and strength in those trying times--to rightfully and proudly represent the King we love and serve, In Jesus' Name, Amen."
Your DAILY ASSIGNMENTS!
My Personal, Indescribable Christ--Scripture for ALL Seasons!
Words from the Well poem--A prayer you can pray each day!
The Christian Armor Room at Peggie's Place--A reminder to put on your armor today!
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All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.
