16 Sep, 2008
Critically Endangered
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- A tiny frog species thought by many experts to be extinct has been rediscovered alive and well in a remote area of Australia's tropical north, researchers said Thursday.
The Armoured Mistfrog had not been seen since 1991 until it was found recently in Australia's tropical north.
"A lot of us were starting to believe it had gone extinct, so to discover it now is amazing," Hoskin said. "It means some of the other species that are missing could potentially just be hidden away along some of the streams up there."
Armoured Mistfrogs had been classified as critically endangered rather than extinct, but most researchers believed they had died out, Alford said.
Photo courtesy of John Cook University. Full story can be found at livescience.com
What does God's Story scripture teach us about never giving up on anyone?
Paul wasn't kidding when he said that he was "the worst of sinners". Before he became a Christ-follower, he used to hunt down Christians and either throw them in jail or kill them. This was one bad dude...but not only did God not give up on him; He decided to use him in huge ways!
In today's passage, God uses Paul's testimony to teach us that...
- No one is outside of God's grace.
- Saving the worst of sinners is exactly why Jesus came to the earth.
- God has perfect patience in waiting for lost people to come to know Him
How can we connect God's Story scripture to our lives?
- We need to remember that no matter what sins we have committed, God can and will forgive us if we only ask Him.
- We need to remember that the same is true for others...regardless of how "bad" they are or how "far away" they appear to be from God.
- Keep in mind that Paul was the "worst of sinners" but after he submitted his life to Christ, he was used by God to do incredible things for the Kingdom!
How can we connect today's story, God's Story scripture and our story to others?
The Armoured Mistfrog was considered lost for good...and now it has new life. Paul was working against the church at first and God changed him into someone who would reach thousands for Christ. You were once full of sin and now are completely forgiven.
Is it possible that God can do this again in someone else's life?...even someone who is really far away from God?
- Think of a family member, coworker or friend who is "critically endangered" spiritually...the one that no one would think would ever become a Christian...and commit to praying for them...and just watch what God will do. Maybe they will be the next "Paul" who will reach thousands!
- Commit to memory I Timothy 1:15-17 and I John 1:9 (or at least where they are in the Bible) so if someone ever tells you that they feel like God could never forgive them for all the junk they have done...you'll know where to point them.
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