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From Bearwallow Mountain, Virginia
We minister encouragement, information and wholesome reading through the internet, literature and personal encounter to the children and teens of Appalachia and beyond as well as their families.
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14
Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them." Ecclesiastes 12:1
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Inspirations From The Mountains
June 28, 2009
Ducks in a Row
The game of Follow the Leader that we all played as children has never lost its appeal. Kids still love to play it. But sometimes it can be dangerous if each player doesn’t keep his eyes on the leader.
Recently I was reminded of the game as we were driving up Kent’s Ridge Road and had to come to a sudden stop. Crossing the road in front of us was a mama duck with at least 2 dozen new-born babies. It was obviously the popular duck crossing, with Mama leading and the children following. Traffic in both lanes had stopped and all the babies stayed close together in two long rows behind Mama until they reached safety. What a sight!!
Later I thought about the risks and dangers involved. What if one of the babies hadn’t kept his eyes on the leader and had lagged behind? Because he was so small he could have been hit by a car, lost his way, or been devoured by a predator. One of the most heartrending sounds in the world is when a baby foul gets lost or separated from its mother. He runs in a frantic circle, calling to the top of his lungs. And how does Mama feel when she as lost her baby, that tiny one who has been conceived, formed and born by her own body? There is no sound that can compare to the anguish. She will rush here and there searching and searching, but when she finally finds her precious baby, she leads him back to safety.
The same principles apply to all Christ Followers. Suffering soul, are you feeling like a lost duckling? Have you lost your way because you have lagged behind? Have you taken your eyes off the Leader and are now wandering about in sadness and loneliness? Are you battling Satan, the Prince of Predators, and feel like you are about to be devoured? The devil… walks about seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
Take courage, Dear Friend, because our Lord, much like Mama duck, is seeking you as He grieves over your pain. He is pleading with you to get back into the row with the rest of the ducks, for He has said, “How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing. See! Your house is left to you desolate.” Matthew 23:37 (NKJV)
I plead with you, weary pilgrim, don’t delay. Get back in the row. Your Leader is searching for you today.
--Rebecca Somoskey
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New Literature Available Soon |
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Inspirations From The Mountains Volume 3 for 2008 has now been published. All three volumes will be available as downloads soon. Watch this Newsflash for updates.
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