Our yearly devotional booklet consists of English translations of some of our Spanish
messages. The applications have been changed to be suitable for Christians, while
our Spanish messages are targeted to non-Christians. Mondays through Saturdays you will find
a daily message below. If you've missed a day, click the corresponding date on the
calendar to the left to see the message for that day. If you would like to see the
actual Spanish message that is being broadcast today, visit
conciencia.net.
FOUR LIONS ARE TOO MANY
Ps. 112:1,7-8/Pr. 11:2; 28:26/1 Co. 10:12/Jas. 4:13-15
It was a long and conscientious preparation that lasted twelve months. Every day he
received classes and he practiced constantly. He learned the fast strokes and the loud
yells, and had the movements of every muscle and every bone under control.
At last Chester Palmer,
of Melbourne, Australia received his diploma as a trained karate fighter. Decorated with
medals and confident of his abilities, he entered one day into a cage with four lions and
challenged them to fight. The wild beasts pounced on him, and in a matter of minutes had
torn him to pieces. "But," said Bill Richards, his instructor, "he didn't
die without fighting. He had the mane of one of the lions in his hand." What a poor
consolation!
Karate is an art of personal defense. Well learned and executed, it can be a strong
tool. But four lions are too many for any karate practitioner, however much of an expert
he may be. Unfortunately, Chester Palmer misjudged his ability and lost the fight.
In the same way, many people take on life’s issues believing that triumph is
theirs, without taking into account their inability and lack of foreknowledge. Many
believe they are in the best of physical health and are suddenly surprised by a cerebral
hemorrhage or a heart attack. Others who feel they are well established in some business,
a political position, or in the entertainment world, find themselves in the street with
their dreams shattered and their lives in shambles.
Whether it's a business venture, a marriage relationship, or some sport or hobby,
believing they are invincible, many people leave God out of their lives and attempt to
fight their battles alone. All too many times such persons end up being destroyed.
It is good to be fearless, but in order to have peace and security we must not
disregard God and His will in our plans and choices. Fearlessness without God involved is
tantamount to foolishness.
Let’s not be foolish! Let’s remember the counsel of God’s Word, which
tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Radio Frecuencia Popular is a commercial station in the city of Chepen, Peru. A MESSAGE
TO THE CONSCIENCE is heard twice each day at 6:00 AM and at 7:00 PM. Pray that each
program will be effective in the task of reaching the lost in this city.