Did You Hear About Trying to Pop Corn in A Cold Pan?

Popcorn! Hot popcorn, buttered and seasoned just right, what a treat! But popcorn does not just happen. Many things must be done to be able to enjoy a delicious batch of popcorn. Even after you have assembled a pan, some oil in the bottom, and added a measure of corn, nothing happens unless you apply sufficient heat. You can't pop corn in a cold pan!

The corn does not pop at the first instant heat is administered, in fact, you cannot really tell if anything is happening. We wait anxiously, with a foreknowledge of what is to come. Then, when proper motivation comes, things begin to explode

At first the action is rather slow. Only a few kernels burst into the savory treat we desire. All the kernels do not pop at the same time. One goes, then others become agitated and start doing things. And then, it seems suddenly, there is a rush of activity, with many kernels popping at once, in all areas of the pan.

Then the great climax, when all the popping has ceased. The lid is removed from the pan and all rejoice at the feast to come. The only sad thought comes at the realization that some kernels did not pop and must be thrown out because of their uselesness.

Application of this analogy can be made to a congregation of Christians. Even though we assemble regularly and hear the truth spoken, you cannot really tell if anything is happening, Energy and enthusiasm are missing. Remember, you can't pop corn in a cold pan!

God is anxiously waiting, with a foreknowledge of what is to come. When the proper motivations is applied, things begin to explode. Not everyone gets involved at the same time. At first the action is rather slow, only a few individuals developing into the beautiful Christian servants God desires. One goes, then others get agitated and start doing things. And then, it seems suddenly, there is a rush of activity in all areas of the congregation

The great climax will be when our faith becomes sight and we can rejoice in our eternal home with the Father. The only sad thought is that some never lived up to their profession of belief and must be cast out because of their uselesness.
"And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."

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