Dead Ducks Don't Flutter!

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 Many years ago, a wealthy man went duck hunting with a hired hand named Sam. They took a horse and carriage, and along the way a rim came off one of the wheels. As Sam hammered it back on, he accidentally hit his finger. Instantly he let go with some bad words.

He quickly fell to his knees, asking God's forgiveness. "Lord, it's difficult at times to live the Christian life", he prayed.

"Sam" said the wealthy man, "I know you're a Christian, but tell me why you struggle so, I'm an atheist, and I don't have problems like that."

Sam didn't know what to say.

Just then two ducks flew overhead. The wealthy man raised his gun and two shots rang out.

"Leave the dead one and go after that wounded bird!" he shouted.

Sam pointed at the duck that was fluttering desperately to escape and said, "I've got an answer for you now, Boss. You said my Christianity isn't any good because I have to struggle so. Well, I'm the wounded duck, and struggle to get away from the devil. But you Boss, you're the dead duck!"

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That insight fits Paul's description of his Christian experience in Romans 7:14-25. Struggle is one evidence of God's work in our lives Forgiveness of sin is available, so don't despair.

If at all anyone questions you:
"Why are you facing struggles in life, or why are you not blessed, or why the financial lack, or why are you having troubles in life although you walk so closely with God? Remember to tell them, "Dead ducks don't flutter!"

Also bear in mind what Jesus says in John 16:33, “I have told you these things so that you may have peace. In this world you will have troubles. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Blessed Be God Forever!

Blessed Day!