The month of February we are continuing on with our Reverent theme.

A story is told of a conversation between a businessman and Sir Harry Lauder, the famous Scottish comedian, at a recent dinner held in New York. “I want to thank you for all the happiness you have given me, Sir Harry,” the man remarked. “I have looked forward to your American performances as one of the real joys of my life.” Harry Lauder without any thought of jesting responded, “don't thank me, laddie. God put something into me that seems to give pleasure to many thousands of people”, he said. “What it is I don't know, nor where it came from, nor when it may go. I don't seem to control it; it seems to control me. Thank It, Whatever It Is-not me.

John Bunyan, when congratulated on one of his sermons, uttered Harry Lauder's protest in different words. I am only God's fiddle! The instrument on which he elected to play His tunes.”

Is it not well for us to pause in the midst of our tasks and success to pay homage to our Maker? We, too, are “God's fiddle”, even though we are so often out of tune with God's infinite plan.

This time of year we have many events for entertainment. We have the Super Bowl, which is today. Many award shows are this month, and the Winter Olympics are currently taking place. Many of these athletes and performers bring happiness and enjoyment into our lives as they entertain us on the screen or at live events. Yes, many of them have worked extremely hard to get to the spot they are in in their life to receive an award or take home a super bowl ring, or a Gold, Silver, or Bronze metal. It always brings a smile to me when you hear these entertainers thank their friends, families, and their God for their accomplishments. Remember, you never really do anything on your own. You usually have your support group, this could be your den, pack, patrol, or troop, leaders, family, teachers, coaches, etc. And most importantly, you have your Creator who always has your back. Let us always do our best to be an “in tune” fiddle for Him.