Take Out the Garbage! It's Starting to Stink!

I have a garbage can in my apartment that is hidden, out of the plain site of those who visit. In order to toss their garbage, they either ask me where the garbage can is, or they hunt for it themselves. And that’s the way it should be. Then, when the garbage can is full, I take it to the dumpster where it can be taken off to the dump. Out of sight, out of mind.

However, if I happen to neglect to take the garbage out when it is full, you’ll not have to wonder where the can is, your nose will lead you to it! It may be out of sight, but it most certainly is not out of smell!

If you leave garbage in your life (sin), you may have it hidden very well and no one will be able to see it. But if you leave it there long enough, your friends and family, those closest to you, will start to smell it. They’ll know. You’ll start to stink. If they love you enough, they’ll say something to you; to which you will have the opportunity to take the garbage out. But if they don’t confront you, you’ll end up repelling everyone in your life away from you.

Don’t wait for someone to tell you to take out your garbage. You take it now. If you stink, it’s no one’s fault but yours. Take out the garbage now. You’ll be glad you did. And so will your family and friends.

You watch… You wait… You’ll see!

• Pastor Dale Campfield