17 December 2007
They Don’t Even Know They’re Sheep!
Call’m Out — Part 2
Have you ever tried herding cats?
I haven’t either. My mom loves cats so I’ve been around plenty of them in my day. And one thing you notice about each one of them is that they have a definite mind of their own. For the cat lovers of this blog…brace yourself—reality coming in, 5…4…3…2…1–-
They’re using you!
It’s ok, therapy is available for you.
It’s called a dog.
Ouch! I’m just having some fun with you all. I like cats, really. They taste like…
Ok, I digress. What I’m really driving toward is the fact that cats follow no one. They are as independent as independent can be. Even when they lovingly rub up against your leg they are really using you for a free petting. Is there no end to their incessant self-seeking!
Sheep, on the other hand, can be taught to move as one, yield to another, rest in the safety of their shepherd and trust in Him to protect them.
Cats aren’t buying any of it.
Don’t get me wrong, sheep aren’t all good. And Jesus uses them as examples for us in both positive and negative ways, probably more negative than positive. But there’s a lot we can learn from sheep and that’s why they are so often used in the Bible.
Cats aren’t used at all.
Unless you’re counting lions.
I’m not.
Today more churches are full of cats rather than sheep.
And it’s a ginormous problem because God calls the church to unity and harmony of mission and values.
Cats aren’t team players.
No unity.
No harmony.
How do you know which you are?
We’ll talk about that tomorrow.
2 Comments currently posted.
Carl M. says:
Tim Irwin says:
A dog was daydreaming in the sun and thought to himself, “My human gives me a warm place to sleep, walks me whenever I need it, and keeps my food and water bowl full. Hmmm, he must be a god.”
Meanwhile, a cat was daydreaming in the sun and thought to himself, “My human gives me a warm place to sleep, cleans my litter box, and keeps my food and water bowl full. Hmmm, I must be a god.”
Very Interesting thought, I would have to agree people spend more time preparing themselves for church instead of preparing their heart for Jesus.
Merry Christmas.