From Frivolous to Foolish

Scripture References: Genesis 16:13-14; Matthew 21:15-17

When Mrs. Virgin went to the doctor to see if she was pregnant, the doctor examined her, then went to a window and scanned the sky. What was he looking for, the woman asked. “For an angel.” Why? “Because you’re a Virgin about to give birth.” They named one of their daughters Elizabeth A. Virgin.

A lady whose maiden name was Bytheway often laughed to hear its mispronunciations as All the Way, Part of the Way, and Half the Way. Others included By the Mill, By the Hills, and By the Sea.

Columbus insistently demanded his titles as Viceroy and Admiral of the Oceans. They affected his honor. He even ordered his son Diego to call himself and his heir after him “the Admiral,” perpetuating it in the family.

A Bible school class of youngsters was asked “Who was Christ’s mother?” All replied “Mary.” “And who was Christ’s father?” the teacher asked. No one said a word. Then a little voice answered, “His name was Virg. All I hear about is Virg and Mary.”

Despite every effort to clarify terms, little children may not perfectly understand all they are taught about God. But when the disciples asked Jesus to identify the greatest in the kingdom, he chose a child. Perhaps the youngster did not understand what the strong voice meant, but undoubtedly he understood the touch of those gentle hands and the warmth of his embrace.

Courtesy of Speaker’s Sourcebook of New Illustrations by Virgil Hurley © 1995 by Word, Incorporated.
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture taken from the New King James Version®, NKJV © 1982 by Thomas Nelson.
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