A Blue Whale By Comparison

Comparisons can be helpful. I heard an interesting one recently.

The pastor was talking about the difficult trials we experience on our life’s journey. The Bible refers to them as “momentary light afflictions” (2 Cor. 4:17).

He said that while the trials seem huge to us and are painful, we could benefit by using a different reference point.

He went on to say that if you compared the blessings of heaven to our earthly struggles it would be like placing a Blue Whale on a bathroom scale. There’s no way the weight could be measured.

I know I don’t think about heaven enough. How about you? It’s a great reminder even when we’re embroiled in heart wrenching situations.

This week I’m going to think of a Blue Whale…then think of heaven…and ponder the hope I have to be there some day. That comparison will help keep the size of my problems in perspective.

What situation your life needs a Blue Whale?

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Bruce Peppin

Bruce Peppin is the author of The Best is Yet to Be and the Journey of a Lifetime small group study guide.

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Steve Quatro on May 23, 2017 at 11:43 pm

Your faithfulness in midst of whale-sized trials inspires and encourages me, Bruce. Thank you. Steve
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