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Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37
Song: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
There was this thing my Dad did with his middle finger where he’d pull it back and lock it between his index finger and the base of his thumb. This provided optimum flicking power and was an alternative disciplinary tool—in fact his weapon… I mean tool… of choice—when the belt was not practical. You can flick back-seat occupants from the front-seat while driving. You can flick at the table. You can even flick in services or in crowds with little disruption to the people around you. Dad was a good flicker. The resulting thud usually evoked instant submission and often tears.
The Lord has His way of thumping His children. Just when man thinks that he’ll make a name for himself and build a tower to heaven—Thud. The Lord brings him back down to earth. Just when a king, a world emperor, begins to credit himself with all his accomplishments—Thud. He learns that “the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whomever He wishes.” Just when the Devil begins to congratulate himself on the execution of the appointed Deliverer of mankind—Thud. The stone is rolled away from the door of the tomb and the Savior arises.
Thuds keep you humble. I’m grateful for those I’ve received. Better though to learn from the mistakes of others and to check your own pride. Some Thuds are not disciplinary. Some are final.
Jason Moore
