A Slower Group

 Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:25 – 6:1

Key Verse: Verses 25 & 1 – “ Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” (25)   “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” (1)

Key Words: husbands, love your wives (25); children, obey your parents (1)

Now we all know the importance of a good day’s work and doing our best while on the job; but have you ever considered that your family is also “your job?”

Douglas MacArthur, II, nephew of the famous WWII general, served in the State Department when John Foster Dulles was Secretary of State.  One evening Mr. Dulles called MacArthur at his home.  His wife answered the phone and explained that her husband was not there.  Not recognizing who the caller was, she angrily complained, “MacArthur is where MacArthur always is, weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and nights – in that office!”  Within minutes Dulles had MacArthur on the phone.  He gave him this terse order:  “Go home at once, Boy.  Your home front is crumbling.”

A first-grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening.  Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he won’t finish it all at the office.  That’s why he has to bring work home at night.”  “Well then,” replied the child innocently, “why don’t they put him in a slower group?”

Think about it!!!

 

                                                                                                                    Dr. Mike Rouse

What to do: 

✞ Remember, your family is your job as well.