“But I promise I won’t do it! Besides, if I sting you, then I’ll die, too! I can’t make it through these waters on my own! Please help me! You can’t just leave me here!” So, against his better judgment, Frog allowed Scorpion to crawl up on his back. Nooo, sir, you can’t ride on me.” Scorpion looked hurt. You speak nicely just to get close and then you jab them with your stinger and make them your diner. But you…you’re such a good swimmer! Can I get on your back and ride with you to the mainland? “Ohhhh, nooo,” laughed Frog, “I’ve seen what you have done to other Frogs before me. “Frog,” said Scorpion, “I’m so glad I found you! The waters are rising so quickly and I can’t swim. ![]() Once upon a time, there was a scorpion and a frog who happened to meet on an island in a river during a flood. But what comes naturally isn’t always good… Intro: Have you ever heard someone say in parting, “Take care of yourself.”? As if you needed reminding to do that! It’s like reminding someone to breath…I don’t need a reminder to do what comes naturally to me. In the framework of the Story of Redemption, this is the real beginning of the rising action. This week we’ll consider the substance of the promises God made to Abram and what grace received led Abram to do. To Abram, the least likely choice, God says in effect, “It’s not you, it’s me” as He sets his love on him forever, no matter what. ![]() It comes by the choice of a powerful, gracious God. Two weeks ago we saw that grace is always unexpected and never earned.
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