Trail Mix - 2.5.19

February 5, 2019 – Gleanings from Vance Havner - “Draw nigh to God, and He will draw night to you.” Many folks employ a lot of religious hustle and bustle in the attempt and ignore the things set forth in God’s Word that will accomplish the goal. God has provided His Word, prayer, and many other ways of drawing closer to Him. A step up in commotion, mis-directed zeal or an emotional binge won’t do what needs to be done. What we need already is there but like sugar in the sweet tea, it needs to be stirred up. S. E. Trail

My prayer for you today is for you to “stir up the gift that is in you.”

Weekly Memory Verse Challenge - 2 Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. KJV

“An Amish man wanted a loan for $500. He approached his local banker. The banker pulled out the loan application, asking, "What are you going to do with the money?" "Take some jewelry to city and sell it," said the Amish man. "What have you got for collateral?" queried the banker, going strictly by the book. "Don't know what collateral means." "Well that's something of value that would cover the cost of the loan. Have you got any vehicles?" "Yes, I have a 1949 Chevy pickup." The banker shook his head, "How about livestock?" "Yes, I have a horse." "How old is it?" "I don't know; it has no teeth." Finally the banker decided to make the $500 loan. Several weeks later the Amish man was back in the bank. He pulled out a roll of bills, "Here's the money to pay loan," he said, handing the entire amount including interest. "What are you going to do with the rest of that money?" "Put it in my pocket." "Why don't you deposit it in my bank?" he asked. "I don't know what deposit means." "Well, you put the money in our bank and we take care of it for you. When you want to use it you can withdraw it." The Amish man leaned across the desk, looking suspiciously at the banker, and asked, "What you got for collateral?" ChristiansUnite.com

2019 Bible Reading Schedule – Leviticus 13