KneEmail - a devotional by Mike Benson associated with Forthright Magazine
Jacket
IN 1995, OUTSIDE THE Bulgarian Embassy in Washington, D.C., the son of a former embassy employee lost his life...
Walking with his friends, he was confronted by muggers. Apparently, however, his murder could have been avoided. The thieves only wanted his jacket, but he resisted and fought until one of the agitated criminals killed him.
I wonder what was so special about that jacket? What made it worth a human life to its owner--its age, design, brand, or material? Why didn't he just give it up? It seems to have meant too much to him.
THOUGHT:
Lots wife gave up her life for a single glance back at Sodom.
Korah gave up his life for a run at power.
Achan gave up his life for a few items of clothing and a little wealth.
Samson gave up his life for relief from the nagging of a wicked woman.
Absalom gave up his life for a seat on a throne.
Abab gave up his life for a grape vineyard.
Haman gave up his life for a bow from Mordecai.
Judas gave us his life for approximately $30.
Ananias and Sapphira gave up their lives for an infinitesimal percent of the world's riches. (Neal Pollard)
KneEmail: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?"( Mark 8:36).