Punxsutawney Phil
We know that “An idol is nothing at
all in the world”
and that “There is no God but one.”
For even if there are so-called
gods,
whether in heaven or on earth…
…for us there is but one God,
(1 Corinthians 8 vs. 4 & 5)
On
Groundhog day every year in Pennsylvania they forecast the end of winter. Today
Phil’s shadow was seen and it was declared that winter will end in six weeks.
Well, you see Phil is never wrong because somewhere in the world in six weeks
it will be warm; probably not here at my home here in Minnesota.
Phil is a
character, not even a legend. He is no Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed or Ichabod
Crane. He is just a ground hog being disturbed for a group of people in
Pennsylvania to have fun. Frankly he is not a good idol!
I would
love to see them open Phil’s den next year and have Jesus step out in a white
robe, the sun beating down on him in a heavenly glow, and have the crowd
speechless. Imagine Jesus saying something like, “Sorry folks but even I refuse
to do a long range weather forecast. There will be more bad weather here in the
north country but do not fear for the Lord will be with you.” He would then
give is his blessing and arise toward the heavens.
Bless you
all and may we have an early Spring!
Thought for Today: The Lord blesses us and keeps us 365 days a year.
Prayer for Today: Dear Lord and father, we pray for those in the north that
deal with fire and ice. May they take the time to appreciate the seasons and
the beauty of it all.