Weebles Wobble.

8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8,9

For almost 40 years, toy manufacturer Hasbro’s Playskool division has manufactured and marketed a line of toys called Weebles©. Weebles are plastic toys shaped like eggs. They have a weight at the bottom. They wobble when pushed but instead of falling down, they pop back up to a standing position. They are the perfect toy for small children as they are learning to coordinate between their hands and eyes. The original advertising slogan ushered in the popular phrase “Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down.” As Christians, there are many times when our foundation shakes, but it should never fall apart.

In 2 Corinthians, Paul eloquently writes: “we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God, not from us” (2 Corinthians 4:7) Being a Christian does not afford us any special ability to dodge bullets or leap tall buildings. The same financial, physical and emotional problems that plague all of mankind will also at times find us. The key for the Christian is in our faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. We know that if we don’t lose heart and if we keep the faith that God’s grace is sufficient to help us overcome our present trouble and there is an eternal glory that awaits us that far outweighs any thing in this world. There is a tangible blessing that comes from trusting God through a difficult period: When you find yourself back on your feet and restored, you realize that God can see you through and you becoming stronger and better able to endure the next test of your faith.

My prayer today is that when you wobble you trust that God will keep you from falling down.

Deacon Larry Woodard