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“ “Hold My Mule” ” by Kirk Hunt
And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
Acts 3:8–9 KJV
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The lame man at Beautiful Gate looked up, expecting cash. Instead, decades of handicap and disability came to a sudden end. His praise and thanksgiving disrupted the reverent atmosphere of the Temple.
Did someone ask him to hold his praise? Maybe. For all the good that did. He paid his debt of gratitude.
“Shoutin’ John” of “Hold My Mule” expressed his gratitude. He recognized how good God had been to him and his. He did not care where, when or who saw his unrestrained praise. All he needed was for someone to hold his mule during his shout and dance.
Grateful men and women are especially careful to thank their benefactor. Wise men and women understand just how good God has been to them and theirs. Consider how much God has done for you. Do you not owe Him praise?
Carefully consider all of God’s benefits to you, and those around you. You will probably realize you owe God a shout and dance of praise. Ask the nearest person to hold your keyboard while you pay what you owe.
Think: I have much to be grateful for.
Pray: “Lord, help me to praise you for all the good things You do for me and mine.
Copyright © November 2011, Kirk Hunt
