Thomas Edison inventor of the microphone, phonograph, incandescent light, storage battery, movies with sound, and more than 1,000 other things immeasurably improved the quality of our lives. He found there was a great deal to learn from failures and trials that life brought his way including dyslexia.
In 1914, the laboratory where many of Edison’s inventions were birthed caught fire. Fire companies from eight surrounding towns responded. Inadequate water pressure and intense heat left firefighters with nothing more to do than watch two million dollars in assets that were insured for only $238,000 burn to the ground.
The next morning Edison looked at the ruins and said, “There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew.”
It is hard to face our trials with the spirit that was found in Thomas Edison, but that’s exactly what God expects us to do. Trials can result in spiritual growth.
The next morning Edison looked at the ruins and said, “There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew.”
It is hard to face our trials with the spirit that was found in Thomas Edison, but that’s exactly what God expects us to do. Trials can result in spiritual growth.
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” (James 1:2)
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2 comments:
Wonderful post. We can shine brightest when our days are darkest.
Thanks! We are experiencing so many good things that we definitely have a few "fires". Good things do not happen without having to overcome...pray for us!
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