Be Reminded - Give Praise, Part 3

No one wants to be called a fool unless it’s Flip Wilson doing the name-calling. It was one of his flamboyant characters, Ernestine’s, famous lines. Of course, it wasn’t so much WHAT “she” said but HOW it was said that caused us to laugh hysterically.

The Bible’s reference to fools is certainly no laughing matter! Rarely is there a disconnect between foolish behavior and its root cause, “Some are fools because of the way of their transgressions and are afflicted because of their iniquities. They loathe every kind of food, and they draw near to the gates of death.” (Psalm 107:17-18) Sickness is rampant in this life, and I’m not JUST referring to physical sickness. Sickness of the soul is far more serious and far-reaching! There is hope for healing: “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them. And delivered them from their destructions.” (Verses 19-20) “Yes!” to physical healing, but “Hallelujah” to souls healed and delivered. “Let them give thanks to the Lord for His loving kindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men!” (Verse 21) Be Reminded! Give praise.