A beautiful illustration of giving and receiving can be found in the two Seas which are in Palestine. Both seas are fed by the River Jordan. One is fresh and well stocked with fish. Splashes of green adorn its banks. Trees spread their branches over it, and stretch out their thirsty roots to sip of its healing waters. Homes are built near it, children play and the area prospers.
To the south lays the other sea; it has no fish, no fluttering leaf, no song of birds, no children's laughter. Travelers choose another route, unless on urgent business. The air hangs heavy above its waters, and neither man nor beast nor fowl will drink the water.
What is the difference? The same water from the river Jordan flows into both seas. It is not the soil or the countryside surrounding the area both are in the same region.
The 1st sea - the Sea of Galilee, receives but does not keep the Jordan. For every drop of water that flows into it, another drop flows out. The other sea is shrewder, hoarding its income jealously. It will not be tempted into any generous impulse.
The sea of Galilee gives and lives. This other sea gives nothing. And it is named the Dead Sea.
There are two seas in Palestine. And there are two kinds of people in this world.
Sharing and thriving or hoarding and dying...tough choice!
I'm holding the high watch!
Rev. Donna
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