A STORY TO START OUR WEDNESDAY. PLEASE READ AND SHARE. JUDO BOY Once upon a time, a young boy, 10 years old, who was full of life and expectation expressed his desire to be a judo master. His desire and effort endeared him to many. Unfortunately, one morning when he was going to school he was involved in a road accident and lost his left arm. He was so devastated and thought he had lost his dream. His mother told him that inspite of that weakness; he could still pursue his dream. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese Judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn’t understand why, after three months of training the master had taught him only one move. “Sensei,” the boy finally said, “Shouldn’t I be learning more moves?” “This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you’ll ever need to know.” – the sensei replied. Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy kept training. Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first tournament. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became impatient and charged; the boy deftly used his one move to win the match. Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals. This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the referee called a time- out. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened. “No,” the sensei insisted, “Let him continue.” Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the champion. On the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the boy summoned the courage to ask what was really on his mind. “Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?” “You won for two reasons,” the sensei answered. “First, you’ve almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. And second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm.” LESSON Dear Friends, Sometimes our biggest weakness can become our biggest strength. The boy’s biggest weakness had become his biggest strength. Our God is a God of more than enough. Its not about how weak we are, but how strong and faithful he is. Please don’t allow your weakness to bog you down, our heavenly father is watching over you. When Jeremiah told God that he was young and dint know how to speak, this is what God told him; “There! I have put my words into your mouth…………” what a wonderful God we have!!!! Praise be to Him forever and ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:15:12 +0000
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