Daily Devotional for May 24, 2017
Cracked Glass
“Mom, I’m home!” Alyssa called as she came in after school.
“Hi, honey!” said Mom. “How was your day? Did you learn anything interesting?”
“We sure did!” said Alyssa. “Mr. Eddleman, our science teacher, poured some really hot water into two glasses. One glass had a spoon in it, and the other one didn’t. The one without the spoon cracked when the hot water was poured in, but the other one was fine. Mr. Eddleman said the metal spoon helped absorb some of the heat and kept the glass from breaking.”
“Well, I hope he had the glass in the sink when it broke!” said Mom.
Alyssa laughed. “He did.” Then the smile faded from her face. “Everly wasn’t in school today—her family is having all kinds of problems. Her little brother fell down their basement stairs last night, and he was still unconscious this morning. And her mother has a broken leg, you know, and her grandma is really sick—she might be dying.”
“Oh no, that’s terrible!” said Mom.
“I don’t see how they can deal with it all,” said Alyssa.
“Well, they know the Lord,” said Mom, “and that makes a big difference.”
Alyssa shrugged. “I feel like I would crack, like that glass in science class today.”
“That science experiment is a pretty good example of how knowing Jesus helps people,” said Mom.
“It is?” asked Alyssa in surprise.
Mom nodded. “Just like the hot water was poured into the glasses, we all have problems come into our lives—sometimes it can be so overwhelming we feel like we might crack under the pressure. But Jesus is like that spoon—He helps absorb the heat of our trials. His constant love and care keep our spirits from breaking. I really don’t know how anyone can get through tough times without Him.” She smiled at Alyssa. “Let’s ask God to comfort and encourage Everly and her family and help them trust Him to bring them through it all.”
Alyssa nodded. “Okay,” she said, “but can’t we do something else too? Like take them a meal or something?”
“We sure can,” said Mom. “Let’s start fixing one right now.” – Linda E. Knight
How about you?
Are you surrounded by problems and difficulties—or do you know someone else who is? Sickness, a parent losing a job, problems at school, death of a loved one—all these and many other things can make you feel like you simply can’t stand it anymore. When you feel like you’re going to crack, look to Jesus for help. He cares and can give you the strength you need.
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