Friday, October 30, 2015

Start Time: 5:43 AM

End Time: 6:12 AM

Title: Don’t be a Fool

Scriptures: Proverbs 26:18-19

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Amazing day with Jesus!  Proverbs 26:18-19 says...

Anyone who would trick someone and then say, “I was only joking” is like a fool who shoots flaming arrows into the air and accidentally kills someone.

For me, it all boils down to intentions.  Through the years, we've learned to adapt different jokes.  Some are harsh than others but many people was able to get away with it because they say it's just a joke or maybe they are comedians.  But God says that the one who trick someone and says it's just a joke is a fool who shoots flaming arrows into the air and accidentally kills someone.  What comes into my mind are the different and more elaborate "pranks" nowadays.  I remember an article I read that Paris Hilton was invited as a guest in one of the funniest TV show in the Middle East.  When she arrived in the show, she was told that they need to board a plane to go to a small island and she boarded the plane without question.  But then the prank started, the pilot started driving the plane as if they're about to crash and that there's something wrong.  One passenger even jumped with parachute on acting as if he did that to save his life.  It was a very traumatic event for paris hilton, although people watching the show were laughing, Paris on the other hand was crying inside the plane.  In the end, Paris Hilton sued the TV network, the host and the show.  It was a joke that nearly killed her in fear.

Let's learn from this and remember what God says in Proverbs 26:18-19.  Let's not be a fool and be considerate with others always.

Happy Freeday!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank for reminding me that a joke or trick can sometimes be harmful and destructive to others.  Help me to remember this and to be careful with how I deal with others especially when it comes to joking around.  Give me the wisdom to know when to stop any tricks or jokes that are not appropriate.  Give me the strength to be able to say no in becoming part of a huge scheme or prank.  Help me to come up with pleasing jokes to break the ice or build rapport without hurting or killing anyone.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!