There was a tribe of Native Americans who lived a long time ago in the state of Mississippi. 

They lived next to a very swift and dangerous river. The current was so strong that if somebody happened to fall in or stumbled into it they could be swept away downstream.

One day the tribe was attacked by a hostile group of settlers. They found themselves with their backs against the river. They were greatly outnumbered and their only chance for escape was to cross the rushing river. They huddled together and those who were strong picked up the weak and put them on their shoulders: the little children, the sick, the elderly and the infirm. 

Those who were ill or wounded were carried on the backs of those who were the strongest. They waded out into the river, and to their surprise they discovered that the weight on their shoulders carrying the least and the lowliest helped them to keep their footing and to make it safely across the river.

Jesus was often trying to teach his disciples about greatness, about servanthood, and about leadership. Jesus was saying to them and to us today,  “Have you lost the childlike joy and love and faith that once were yours?”  He was also saying to them and to us,  “If you want to walk on secure ground in this world, it helps to carry someone with you over the dangerous places.”

Thanks to King Duncan for these thoughts      Thanks to Mike for the picture

Who have YOU helped to carry during some of the rough spots in their lives?

GOOD MORNING, GOD! THIS IS YOUR DAY. I AM YOUR CHILD. SHOW ME YOUR WAY!!

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