“The Grumpy Roommate”

My September 8 post at Christian Devotions

On Monday, Christian Devotions published one of my stories. God taught me a valuable lesson when I was new to pastoral ministry. For those who didn’t see it, my devotion will double as this week’s blog post.

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People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. I Samuel 16:7 NIV 

I braced myself and entered the room at the nursing home. (read more at http://christiandevotions.us/the-grumpy-roommate-david-brannock/)

David

“The Fire Chief and the Angry Resident”

Where Are You in This Story?

The fire chief was the only paid employee of the Anytown Fire Department. All the other fire fighters were well-trained and committed volunteers.

One evening a resident built a fire in his backyard pit. He overestimated the wood needed. As flames devoured his tower of logs, the heat called to mind the fiery furnace in Daniel chapter 3 (#Shadrach#Meshach#Abednego).

Sweat dripped off his nose. The resident feared flames from the roaring pit would escape. What if they ignited his parched brush pile nearby—or his roof? He didn’t have a garden hose, and it would take too long to go inside and hunt for a bucket.

He thought, “My taxes pay the fire chief. I’ll call downtown, then wait to be served.”