Read this story someone shared with me this morning. The story is found in Dutch Sheets‘ book, Intercessory Prayer.
In spite of repeated warnings, a small boy continued coming home late after school. One morning his parents informed him that there was no more grace-he must arrive on time that evening. He was late again.
At dinner that night the young man discovered his punishment. On his plate was only a piece of bread. The boy was shocked and dismayed. After waiting a few moments for the full impact to do its work, the father took the boy’s plate and gave him his fill of meat and potatoes.
When the boy was grown to manhood he said, “All my life I’ve known what God is like by what my father did that night.”
My response: I thank God for removing the bread so I can enjoy the feast.
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