July 3 2019 – Click here to listen
As we go through life it behooves us to desire to model our lives after every detail of Jesus Christ’s life. Some members of the priesthood are very serious about it. I heard a story the other day about one that carried it to the deathbed.
An Old Priest Lay Dying in a Hospital. For years he had faithfully
served the people of the nation’s capital. He motioned for his nurse
to come near. “Yes, Father?” said the nurse. “I would really like to
see Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi before I die”, whispered the
priest. “I’ll see what I can do, Father” replied the nurse. The nurse
sent the request to them and waited for a response. Soon the word
arrived.
Chuck and Nancy were delighted to visit the priest. As they went
to the hospital, Chuck commented to Nancy “I don’t know why the old
priest wants to see us, but it will certainly help our images.” Nancy
couldn’t help but agree.
When they arrived at the priest’s room, the priest took Nancy ‘s hand
in his right hand and Chuck’s hand in his left. There was silence and
a look of serenity on the old priest’s face. Finally, Nancy spoke.
“Father, of all the people you could have chosen, why did you choose
us to be with you as you near the end?” The old priest slowly replied
“I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.” The old priest continued . . . “He died between two lying
thieves. I would like to do the same.”
I cannot vouch for the validity of this tale but lying and thieving are staples of the Democratic party these days and it begins with the leadership. Tomorrow we celebrate the 4th of July. Many in this country feel there is nothing to celebrate because they dislike most everything about the United States. I suppose everyone is entitled to their opinion, but they don’t have to lie about this great country so much especially when they have enriched themselves through their positions of power and influence.
Have a great day today!
Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.