Ripened Out of Broken Hopes
AnalogyObject Lesson★★★★As the tree is fertilized by its own broken branches and fallen leaves, and grows out of its own decay, so is the soul of man ripened out of broken hopes and blighted affections. The darkest night that ever fell upon the earth never hid the light, never put out the stars. It only made the stars sparkle with greater brilliancy as if in protest against the darkness.
The point
The soul grows and ripens through disappointment and broken hope, just as a tree is fertilized by its own decay. Darkness does not extinguish light but makes stars shine brighter.
Scripture
2 Corinthians 4:17-18Romans 5:3-5
Audience
Adults
Tone
Poignant · Hopeful
To tell aloud
under a minute · 68 words