UNFOLDING THE ROSEBUD
A young, new preacher was walking with an older, more seasoned preacher in the garden one day and feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was inquiring of the older preacher. The older preacher walked up to a rosebush and handed the young preacher a rosebud and told him to open it without tearing off any petals.
The young preacher looked in disbelief at the older preacher and was trying to figure out what a rosebud could possibly have to do with his wanting to know the WILL OF GOD for his life and for his ministry.
Because of his high respect for the older preacher, he proceeded to TRY to unfold the rose, while keeping every petal intact...It wasn't long before he realized how impossible it was to do so. Noticing the younger preacher's inability to unfold the rosebud while keeping it intact, the older preacher began to recite the following poem...
UNFOLDING THE ROSEBUD
It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of GOD's design;
But I cannot unfold the petals, With these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers, Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly, When in my hands they fade and die.
If I cannot unfold a rosebud, This flower of GOD's design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom, To unfold this life of mine?
So I'll trust in Him for His leading, Each moment of every day.
I will look to him for His guidance, Each step of the pilgrim way.
The pathway that lies before me, Only my Heavenly Father knows.
I'll trust Him to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose.
If there ever was a time to totally trust in the Lord it is now. We are living in unstable times. We are living in times when it is very easy to become impatient. It is sometimes hard to understand why things may happen as they do.
Just as the story of the rosebud, we to must learn patients with God. We must allow him to guide and direct our paths. The bible tells us in Pr 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Just as God directed Moses and the children of Israel through the red sea and on to the promise land. So shall He direct our paths through this life. God bless you is our prayer. Please come join us at Monterey Free Will Baptist Church. "A Friendly Church where Christ is Exalted" Don't forget to see our website at:www.tnaccess.com/users/montereyfwb. Click on the events page to see what is going on at Monterey FWB. You can also email us at (montereyfwb@tnaccess.com) or write us at First Free Will Baptist. Box 115 Monterey TN. 38574. Let us know if you enjoy our articles.