The Fish And The Minnows

My wife read me a story last night about an experiment that was made with a large fish and some minnows. The large fish was put in an aquarium along with several minnows. The large fish was allowed to eat as many minnows as often as he desired. In phase two of the experiment, a sheet of glass was placed as a separation between the fish and the minnows. Many times, the large fish tried to get to the minnows with no success. Propelling himself forward, he would hit his head against the glass until finally he realized that there was no way to get to the minnows. He stopped trying to get to them. In phase three, the glass was removed and once again, the minnows swam freely around the big fish. The fish however, left the minnows alone believing that it was impossible still to get to them. He ended up starving to death.

What circumstances in your life have left you believing that you have no control over your future? Have you lived a life filled with abuse? Every time you seem to get ahead, does something always seem to go wrong? What is your roadblock?

Don’t become like the fish that became conditioned to believe that he could never eat the fish swimming freely around him. There are many who have had disappointments and setbacks all through their lives, but have continued to push through to break the barrier before them. An underground spring pushes itself through many obstacles before it reaches the surface. The process of going through those obstacles purifies the water making it drinkable and refreshing.

You don’t have to face these obstacles alone. Call upon the name of Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to strengthen you so you can overcome rather than remain a victim of circumstances. If you are in an abusive relationship, you don’t have to stay there. Seek help and find the courage to make your break. This is a new year. Plan for your new beginning.