Dead Things Don't Grow

 Recently I heard of a lady picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store. When she could not find one big enough for her family's Thanksgiving meal, she asked a stock boy, "Do these turkeys get any bigger?" The stock boy replied, "No ma'am, they're dead."

 This young clerk was obviously not on the same wave length as the shopper. Whose fault was this silly misunderstanding? An analytical look at the event reveals that the lady's question was poorly worded, and that the young man truly gave the proper response to what she had asked. This story is obviously intended only to make us smile, but there is a profoundly simple truth communicated in this young man's answer that is worthy of our attention. Dead things don't grow.

 Now before you turn me off, let me quickly point out that the Bible says that everyone who does not know the Lord Jesus Christ, through faith, as his personal Savior is "dead" in his sins. (Ephesians 2:1 and Colossians 2:13) The point obviously pertains to the spiritual realm. Because of sin, we are as dead men in our relationship and fellowship with God. And since dead things don't grow, we are destined to live out our existence in this land of the physical without ever enjoying the spiritual blessings for which we were created.

 But there is hope; the Bible records Jesus as saying, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. (John 5:25)." And later, "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: (John 11:25).

 If we ever hope to "grow up," and enjoy the blessings of a spiritually "mature" life, we must come to Christ, whom to know is life eternal. I would be thrilled to introduce you properly to the wonderful Savior. Would you give me that opportunity by calling Faith Bible Church to set up a time to hear the facts about God's love for you? ...because "Dead things don't grow!"