Ron took this picture when we were in Costa Rica last September while on the Tarcoles River. It was on the last day of our trip and I was tired and didn't really want to see croc's on this tour, but Ron said the river and surrounding jungle was gorgeous with lots of beautiful tropical birds. I'm sorry I missed the birds! It's kind of like this life. It's full of dangerous crocodiles, but also full of beauty and good things! We just need to choose the good! My lesson on Sunday was about Joseph, our progenitor who was a man so filled with honor that he could not disappoint or dishonor even his earthly master, but especially not his Father in Heaven! He had the good sense to run from Potiphar’s crocodile of a wife!
We've read that every year in Costa Rica someone is killed by a crocodile because they think they can outsmart or ignore all the warning signs posted everywhere. We all need to remember to turn off the TV, leave the movie, close the book---to run from evil when it blindsides us. But, we also need to heed all the warning signs along the way. We need to shun even the very appearance of evil, and not tempt the crocodiles so much as dabbling our little toe in the water!
So true! What a good message. There are dangers all around us, and if we aren't paying attention we can easily be caught up in something bad. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Of course you are familiar with Elder Packer's talk from 1976 April General Conference: "Spiritual Crocodiles"...
ReplyDeleteWe lived in Florida for 13 years and had a hard time convincing visitors that whereEVER there was a natural body of water of any size, there were alligators. Even the smallest, most innocent looking pond contained hidden dangers.
Thank you for the visual reminder of a spiritual warning.