“Simply Learn To Be Violins”
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin Articles
The story is told of an old violin-maker who chose the wood for his instruments from the north side of the trees, because this was the side that faced the fiercest windstorms. When the storms raged, the trees would groan under the lashings, but this is what gave them their strength.
As the violin-maker said, “They are simply learning to be violins.”
Similarly, the apostle Paul stated the following regarding the storms of life:
“Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
Brethren, let us take pleasure in difficulties and hardships. Like the wood from the north side of the trees — let us “simply learn to be violins” — fit for the Master’s use.