A little boy rang my doorbell earlier today. He was dressed in a perfect little suit, cute as could be. He looked to be about 13 years old, but drove up in a car, so I imagine he must have been at least 16. He read some bible verse that had to do with peace on earth all year long, not just at Christmas. Then he handed me a booklet that had a picture of Jesus and simply said JESUS WHO WAS HE? Then in the bottom corner of the cover it said "Also, it is wrong to drink alcoholic beverages? PAGE 18 He asked me to read though it and that there were suggested bible verses I could read in my own bible. I didn't have the heart to tell him that our bible was chewed to bits by our dog when he was still a puppy, and that it hasn't been replaced.
Anyway, the article debated the subject of alcohol and concluded that it is okay to drink in moderation, but not okay to overindulge. It ended by saying "All Christians are reminded that 'drunkards' will not 'inherit God's kingdom'." --1 Corinthians 6:9-10
It kind of irritated me at first, but made sense when I stopped taking it literally. My conclusion was that if a person chooses to drink and drug in excess they will live in their own personal hell.
I normally don't answer to door for people who look like they are selling or preaching. But today I thought I should. I have prayed a lot more in the past few months, and especially the past few days. I know that the answers we seek do come to us in many ways, and perhaps this boy was delivering a message. I didn't learn anything profound, but I admire the young man for what he is doing.
I am confused though. He, and the booklets, continuously mention Jesus and Christianity and quoted scripture from what I THINK is the King James Bible...yet there is also much mention of Jehovah, as in Jehovah's Witnesses. Now I'm confused.......... Wait, he gave me two different booklets. One is about Jehovah's Kingdom, the other about Jesus. Just where was this little boy from? Normally, it is a Witness or Mormon knocking on the door, but he seemed very Christian but gave me 2 booklets about 2 very distinctly separate religions. Hmmmm???? I wonder what that's all about?
I don't identify with any one religion. I am more spiritual than religious and believe there are some truths to most religions. So, this may be an ignorant question but aren't Witnesses and Christians completely different? Doesn't it seem odd that he would have both types of literature to hand me? I thought people did this to spread the word about whatever religion they belong to. Am I wrong? Does this seem odd?
I think I'll thumb through the booklets and see if there is anything profound that speaks to me. Maybe there is something that I was meant to read in one of them.
When random things like that happen to me I like to think that there's a hidden meaning in it, meant for me. I don't know if that's me trying to see something deeper in a thing that could mean nothing, but it works for me so I believe, know what I mean?
I sometimes wonder if life is all about cause and effect. Some people say everything happens for a reason. I've always really struggled with that saying, because it's hard to believe. But it's a nice thought.
You were nicer to him than I would have been, today anyway. I don't answer the door for anyone, but since you did today maybe there's something important for you. Believing in tiny acts of fate doesn't rob us of our intelligence. I can admit that hope and faith play a huge part in my life.
Maybe there's a paragraph or something that will speak to you about your current situation. And if not, hey, at least you weren't rude to a little boy.
I sometimes wonder if life is all about cause and effect. Some people say everything happens for a reason. I've always really struggled with that saying, because it's hard to believe. But it's a nice thought.
You were nicer to him than I would have been, today anyway. I don't answer the door for anyone, but since you did today maybe there's something important for you. Believing in tiny acts of fate doesn't rob us of our intelligence. I can admit that hope and faith play a huge part in my life.
Maybe there's a paragraph or something that will speak to you about your current situation. And if not, hey, at least you weren't rude to a little boy.
I know exactly what you mean by that post, and feel the same way. I'm never mean to anyone, not even telemarketers anymore. However, I do not usually answer the door. He just looked so young and innocent. Like a little boy in a man's suit. The thought that he was with a church crossed my mind, but I was also thinking things like collecting food for the needy, or looking for a lost puppy, or ringing the wrong doorbell and even thought he might say he was lost and looking for his mom...LOL
I've been looking at the literature and it is for children:-) he didn't ask if I had children, but he could have been scared of my 2 barking maniacs behind the door.
I've been looking at the literature and it is for children:-) he didn't ask if I had children, but he could have been scared of my 2 barking maniacs behind the door.
Atlas-
Wow. Just reading that gave me chills for some reason. With all you are struggling with, and then for that young boy to come to the door today? of all days?
Some things definitely happen for a reason, and I truly believe this was one of those.
I like you am more spiritual than religious, I do not practice any particular denomination, but I really do believe that something in that reading was meant for you today........
Hugs. Glad today is a little better for you.
Wow. Just reading that gave me chills for some reason. With all you are struggling with, and then for that young boy to come to the door today? of all days?
Some things definitely happen for a reason, and I truly believe this was one of those.
I like you am more spiritual than religious, I do not practice any particular denomination, but I really do believe that something in that reading was meant for you today........
Hugs. Glad today is a little better for you.
Atlas quotes-I didn't have the heart to tell him that our bible was chewed to bits by our dog when he was still a puppy
LOL
I couldn't find my Big Book one day,drove over to my Ex's house and they were having a garage sale and they were selling it for .50 cent.
I said WTF and just let them have it.
Maybe somebody could use it.
LOL
I couldn't find my Big Book one day,drove over to my Ex's house and they were having a garage sale and they were selling it for .50 cent.
I said WTF and just let them have it.
Maybe somebody could use it.
Atlas:
Many fundamental Christians would argue this point, but, Jehovah Witnesses are Christians also.
I knew a woman who was a Jehovah's Witness many years ago. She was sort of a mentor to me. Although we were very different in beliefs, she was very devout in her faith, and seemed to discuss my faith and beliefs without any judgement whatsoever. For that reason, I have always held a moderate view of the Jehovah Witness religion...as they seem to be very moderate people as well.
I think the name of their publication is Watchtower. Anyway, I know lots of fundamental Christians have big issues with Jehovah Witnesses...and I am not really sure what all that is about.
S.
Many fundamental Christians would argue this point, but, Jehovah Witnesses are Christians also.
I knew a woman who was a Jehovah's Witness many years ago. She was sort of a mentor to me. Although we were very different in beliefs, she was very devout in her faith, and seemed to discuss my faith and beliefs without any judgement whatsoever. For that reason, I have always held a moderate view of the Jehovah Witness religion...as they seem to be very moderate people as well.
I think the name of their publication is Watchtower. Anyway, I know lots of fundamental Christians have big issues with Jehovah Witnesses...and I am not really sure what all that is about.
S.
i do not judge any religion........
i have respect for different religions and i expect the same.........
because the way i see it , is we do have one thing in commom.
and that is we are trying to live a good life and help people........
i know that there are some wonderful people that are Jehovah witness's
i truely believe that was the Lord.....Atlas....letting you know he heard all our prayers...
and that he sees us and hurts when we hurt.........
and that he was extending his love to you atlas.........
letting you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE..............
it's no........Coincidence.
its the power of prayer and love..............
i believe that God works through people.........
keep praying and trusting God honey...........
you are so beautiful.
thumper
i have respect for different religions and i expect the same.........
because the way i see it , is we do have one thing in commom.
and that is we are trying to live a good life and help people........
i know that there are some wonderful people that are Jehovah witness's
i truely believe that was the Lord.....Atlas....letting you know he heard all our prayers...
and that he sees us and hurts when we hurt.........
and that he was extending his love to you atlas.........
letting you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE..............
it's no........Coincidence.
its the power of prayer and love..............
i believe that God works through people.........
keep praying and trusting God honey...........
you are so beautiful.
thumper
Atlas, I would like to think it was not a coincidense that the little boy rang your bell today. I believe everything happens for a reason, and some other force put him on your front porch today. Just read the pamplets, and if there is something in them you can apply, do.
As for the Jehovah Witness VS Christian thing. I never really thought about if they are Christians or not. Do they believe in the same God as us Christians, and just call him Jehovah? I know, in the bible, God is referred to as Jehovah countless times.
But they do seem to go about things much differently than your average Christians. That whole door to door thing is one of the things that turn people against them. I personally have no opinion or problem with them, but many do because they do things like that.
Atlas, I think turning to prayer right now is an excellent idea. Just turn it all over to God, and ask him to help you with it. It works, I swear it does.
My hubby was standing on a 15 ft. ladder all afternoon, which was leaning on the the slanted roof of his new "project"........a garage/cottage/storage building. I was nutting up over him falling. It was the scariest thing ever and with the rain sprinkling making everything wet, I was sure he was going to fall and be paralyzed. I seriously tensed up and cried, begged him come down. He laughed at me and said he couldn't believe how anxious and scared I have become lately. LOL
But......I finally came inside and prayed and asked God to watch over him, and let it go......knowing that whatever was God's will would happen.........and it honestly calmed me down and allowed me to relax and go on with my day without worrying about him out there.
Sometimes, I forget how easy it is to do that........just hand things over to God and stop worrying. I told you all this simply because I would like to see you find a way to let go of the fears and worries you have, Sweetie. I know yours are much larger, and more serious, but it's the same principle.
Talk to you soon. I will email you later, gotta go and cook some chow for my carpenter husband and his gopher.
Hi everyone. This post caught my eye. This young man coming to your door with a great bible knowledge at a time with a msg like this was no coincidence to me. I have a deep respect for jehovah's witnesses the first time one of them showed me in my bible that that is Gods name and Jesus is God's son. They get such a bad rap.
Gina
P.S. I'm doing great guys.
Gina
P.S. I'm doing great guys.
I looked through the literature and didn't see anything in particular that "spoke" to me. I will just take the visit as a sign that God is hearing the many prayers. My dad is still sober. He didn't go to a meeting yesterday, but he didn't drink either. Surely, God played a role in this.
I have a few Witnesses in my family, although not my immediate family. I should know more about the religion, but I don't. I did a bit of reading about the religion and realized that both booklets were Jehovah's Witness publications. It was my own lack of knowledge that led me to believe otherwise.
The denomination of the boy at my door was not really relevant, I was just confused by the literature he brought. It could have been a Buddhist, Catholic or Wiccan at my door and it wouldn't have mattered to me. I respect all religions and the message would have been the same regardless.
I do believe that God speaks through people, and did so through this yound visitor. It simply affirmed that God is listening and I should continue talking to Him.
I have a few Witnesses in my family, although not my immediate family. I should know more about the religion, but I don't. I did a bit of reading about the religion and realized that both booklets were Jehovah's Witness publications. It was my own lack of knowledge that led me to believe otherwise.
The denomination of the boy at my door was not really relevant, I was just confused by the literature he brought. It could have been a Buddhist, Catholic or Wiccan at my door and it wouldn't have mattered to me. I respect all religions and the message would have been the same regardless.
I do believe that God speaks through people, and did so through this yound visitor. It simply affirmed that God is listening and I should continue talking to Him.
*gentle hug*
yes He is here with us..........he cares, and understands.
yes He is here with us..........he cares, and understands.
Wow...I got goosebumps reading this. Why now? Why would that little boy show up now?
I'm not very religous but I do believe in God and I think in His own way, he's letting you know, you're not alone Atlas. You're never alone honey.
I'm not very religous but I do believe in God and I think in His own way, he's letting you know, you're not alone Atlas. You're never alone honey.
