The Jars...

The preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit.He quoted 1 Samuel 16:7 'The Lord does not look at the things man looksat. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at theheart"These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials,and can hold the same amount. But they are different, he explained.Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, andvinegar spilled out. "When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out.Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within,and could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents wererevealed.Until we are upset we put on a good front. But when we are upset, wereveal our innermost thoughts and attitudes, for "out of the abundanceof the heart his mouth speaks ( Luke 6:45)What if someone tipped you over today ??What would flow out ??Would you reveal the "honey" of grace and patience, or the "vinegar" ofanger and sarcasm ??"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitudeof sins" (1 Peter 4:8)Have a terrific day knowing that the one who upsets you may be justlooking for some honey.