Why Christians Are Like Tea Bags: The Blessing in Sorrow
Imagine it: You’re all ready to sit down and relax. It’s a beautiful spring day. The sun is just touching the porch. There’s a light breeze. You grab your Bible. But wait! You can’t sit down without a relaxing, refreshing cup of tea! (You’d really like a cup of coffee, but tea is better for you… So you settle for tea.) So you go all the way back inside. You either place a cup of water in the microwave or you put the kettle on. And you wait. FINALLY the water is hot enough. So you grab your favorite bag of tea. And just as you’re about to place it in the water, you hear: “Stop! No! No! It’s too hot! I can't take it!” Obviously you’re imagining things. Tea bags do not talk. So in spite of the little bag's protest, you dip it in the hot water. “Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! What are you doing? Why are you doing this ? Help! Help!!!..." About this time, it's safe to say, you should probably call up the nearest mental institution and ask to be admitted. Here’s t...