If there is one thing you need to know about me, it's that I LOVE my niece. I could spend countless hours playing with her and watching her favorite movies. Example: Veggietales. Now if you didn't grow up in a home that watched Veggietales when you were little, first, I am very sorry. And second if you didn't, let me explain. Veggietales are animated Christian movies for kids that teach them about God's love and values. They feature of course, Veggetables. Larry the cucumber happens to be my favorite.
So the other day I was sitting cuddling with my niece watching one of our favorite Veggietales, "Dave and the Giant Pickle." At the end of the movie, Bob the tomato was explaining to Larry the verse found in Phillipians "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Larry then asked the question, "So does that mean if I wanna be a chicken, I can ask God and he will turn me into a chicken??!" As silly as it sounds don't we as Christians often have a Larry the cucumber mentality? So the seemingly older, wiser, and more level headed tomato explained "No, this verse means that whatever God wants us to do, we will be able to do it."
So many times we as Christians ask God to move mountains and wake up confused when we haven't turned into a chicken overnight. He will strengthen us to do His work, in accordance with His will. With His strength I can have a thankful heart, with His strength I can share with my non Christian friends about Him, with His strength I can walk away from my past into a bright new future, with His strength I can forgive.
Who knew a cucumber could be so profound?
So the other day I was sitting cuddling with my niece watching one of our favorite Veggietales, "Dave and the Giant Pickle." At the end of the movie, Bob the tomato was explaining to Larry the verse found in Phillipians "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Larry then asked the question, "So does that mean if I wanna be a chicken, I can ask God and he will turn me into a chicken??!" As silly as it sounds don't we as Christians often have a Larry the cucumber mentality? So the seemingly older, wiser, and more level headed tomato explained "No, this verse means that whatever God wants us to do, we will be able to do it."
So many times we as Christians ask God to move mountains and wake up confused when we haven't turned into a chicken overnight. He will strengthen us to do His work, in accordance with His will. With His strength I can have a thankful heart, with His strength I can share with my non Christian friends about Him, with His strength I can walk away from my past into a bright new future, with His strength I can forgive.
Who knew a cucumber could be so profound?
God can use anything - even a cucumber to teach us His truths! Great blog, Rachel!
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