“not a retired chicken farmer - rather an unemployed chicken farmer”
In America, under the Iron Hand of Das Führer Obama and the Reichstag Congress, it is the same thing, Komrade!
Have you ever noticed that other peoples forgetfulness can try your patience? As a college professor, I find my patience stretched when a student forgets to do an assignment thats clearly spelled out in the syllabus.
In the Old Testament story of Joseph, we see a far worse example of forgetfulnessand we can only imagine how he struggled to be patient as a result.
While in prison, Joseph interpreted a dream of the kings butler, which led to the mans release. Joseph told him, Remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house (Gen. 40:14). It would seem that after Joseph had helped the butler gain freedom, remembering him would have been high on his to do list. But it was 2 years before the butler spoke to Pharaoh about Joseph (41:9). Finally, Joseph was freed.
Imagine the impatience Joseph felt as he waited each day in that dungeon (40:15)perhaps thinking his only chance at freedom had passed. Yet Joseph had a resource: He had Gods presence (39:21), as do we (Heb. 13:5). When youre feeling impatient, lean on the God who is always with you. Hell turn your impatience into patient trust.
The reason I corrected it was mostly because he is only 35 years old - pretty young by any standard to 'retire'. :)