THE WEATHER VANE

The weather vane on top of this barn was different from others in the area. Attached to the stationery support rod were the words "GOD IS LOVE".

A stranger stopped by one day to buy some produce from the farmer's road-side stand and happened to notice the unusual weather vane. Being a skeptic as far as religious matters were concerned, he remarked, "I see the words on your weather vane. Does that mean that the love of God is as changeable as the wind?"

"No. Not at all", replied the farmer. "In fact", he continued,"just the opposite is true. You can see that the top part of the weather vane turns with the changes in the wind's direction, while the words underneath remain still. This means to me that no matter which way the wind is blowing, God's love is unchangeable."

After paying for the small basket of produce, the stranger stood in silence for a few moments, thanked the farmer, then walked toward his car. He paused,looked back at the weather vane and murmured slightly above a whisper,"hmmmmm". The farmer watched the stranger as he drove away and smiled.

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