A famous 18th century painter stood admiring a painting fresco while high above the ground. He was deeply admiring his finished work while standing on the rickety scaffolding more than two stories in the air. He was deeply engrossed, observing his masterpiece as he took a step backwards - then another step. Someone noticing he was on a few inches away from falling to his death had to act quickly. He knew if he yelled the artist the master would probably make a sudden move which might result in a disastrous fall. He moved quickly a grabbed a paint brush and dipped in the paint, then threw it at the magnificent painting and paint splatter on to the painting ...saving the life of the artist. The artist returned to reality of his situation and after hours of cleaning the fine work of art, he acknowledged how this move had saved his life. So often in life, things are going good and we think things are “just fine” and suddenly something happens not to our liking. We aren’t always welcoming to these alerts or threats. So often throughout history, the warning has been proclaimed and it only seems to fall on deaf ears. Many times we are too busy and totally engrossed in our lives, even as we move closer and closer to the edge of disaster. It is well known that in many circles, a prophet is not welcomed and even shunned. God is in the business of waking us to the reality of the need of a Savior and our sinfulness. He throws the divine paintbrush to get our attention. Some listen, others are stopped in their tracks and brought up short through suffering, illness and even death. Some ignore and even prosper for a time, but find out the truth of the words “God gives and God takes away.” Some will shout, “I do not have time for this.. I am busy.” Our creator has one intention. Get one's attention before they find themselves falling off the edge into the everlasting abyss. God loves you and desires you to be one of His. God sent us His Son Jesus to become a man, though He was God. God graciously wanted the Son to experience what man has experienced, so we could believe on Him and be saved and not perish. He suffered pain and experienced hate and hunger. He is good at getting our attention. We have a choice to turn toward the welcoming arms of God or to turn our backs on God and His Son. What has God, the ONE and ONLY done to get your attention? What was your response? Are you too busy, fat and happy, but taking a step backwards on the scaffold of life, thinking I am ok. Step back just a little further as you admire yourself and your accomplishments and ...