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From: Rob Smith <toanosmith@yahoo.com>
To: Rob Smith <rsmith@mycwa.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 7:38 AM
Subject: thorny purpose
The plant with thorns caught my eye this morning. I don't like thorns...they're ugly and painful. But they do have purpose. They discourage animals from eating them. As porcupine quills discourage enemies and a turtle's shell wards off attackers, the thorns of a plant are a defensive design. It occurred to me that we, also, need to recognize the "thorns" the Lord has provided us for defense. His Word is a strong defense against many threats...temptations, attacks, discouragements.
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Psalm 119:92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
I would have perished in my affliction.
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Thorns may be unattractive to some but, to the plant, they mean protection and preservation. The Lord has provided defense in His design for us as well.
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blessings,
Rob Smith
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