Illustration: Crisis
FYI, I verified this illustration with my father-in-law, who is fluent in Mandarin, and it is true!
When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters – one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.
Remember…with every crisis in our lives, there is certainly danger, but there is also opportunity!
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:2-4, NKJV).
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:6-7, NKJV).
J. Randal Matheny 2:33 pm on January 11, 2012 Permalink |
I’d wondered if that was true. So much of what is written is made up. Very cool!
Chad Dollahite 3:46 pm on January 11, 2012 Permalink |
I know…I emailed him & told him I was doubtful of its truth, & he replied, “O thou of little faith – the quote IS correct!” He told me of another word origin in Chinese where two characters form a word – something to do with the Flood…I’ll have to check with him to get it right. But, anyway, it’s a pretty fitting illustration!
Mike Riley 6:26 pm on January 12, 2012 Permalink |
Chad, looks like your father-in-law is pretty correct: http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/chinese-symbol-crisis.html