Thieves steal trailer filled with Red Bull

Associated Press

DYERSBURG, Tenn. - A trailer containing $100,000 worth of Red Bull energy drinks seemingly grew wings.

A truck driver reported last weekend that his 53-foot trailer containing 2,880 cases of the energy drink was stolen.

Geoffrey Winchester said he parked the truck on Old Highway 51. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, another truck must have pulled the trailer away from the truck and hauled off the load Sunday.

The truck's window had been broken and its satellite tracking system disabled, making the thief's flight untraceable. In its commercials, Red Bull claims that it "gives you wings!"

picture courtesy images.google.com & story AP & news.google.com, 04/29/06

TAKE A LOOK

Psalms 29:10-11 - (NLT)

      ¹⁰The LORD rules over the floodwaters.

            The LORD reigns as king forever.
      ¹¹The LORD gives his people strength.

            The LORD blesses them with peace.

WHAT IS DAVID TEACHING US ABOUT GOD'S POWER?

If you think about what David went through in his life, it's no wonder he had something to say about God's power. Going from lowly shepherdhood to becoming the King of God's chosen people, one of his life-lessons was learning to surrender his own strength and rely on God's power. David didn't need an "energy drink". He just needed to trust God. And that's no bull! (Sorry, couldn't resist this one.)

Tyndale's LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE notes explain:

29:10-11 Throughout history, God has revealed his power through mighty miracles over nature, such as the great Flood (Genesis 6-9). He promises to continue to reveal his power. Paul urges us to understand how great God's power is (Ephesians 1:18-23). The same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to help us with our daily problems. When you feel weak and limited, don't despair. Remember that God can give you strength. The same power that controls creation and raises the dead is available to you.

Real power doesn't come in a can and you don't have to steal it. If you are a follower of Jesus, you have it.

TALK ABOUT IT

Praise God for His power over creation and death! Thank Him that in Christ, it is yours. Confess your struggle in trying to live life independent of His power. Ask Jesus to give you the faith you need to rely on the Holy Spirit's power in you, every day.

TRY IT

Pray every day for the discipline you need to rely on God's power, not your own.
Whenever you see or experience God's power at work, write it down in your journal. At the end of every week, or month, review God's power on display.
The next time you have any kind of energy drink (I'm not suggesting Red Bull) or beverage with caffeine and sugar, remember where your real power boost comes from.
Use this Devo to discuss God's power with your school group, youth group or small group.

ABOUT IT

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Byron Emmert Daily Devos is published Monday through Friday. Archives can be found at YFC.ORG. Its purpose is to help you apply truths from God's Word every day.

Our writer, Byron Emmert, has been involved with Youth For Christ for 30 years. He's served as Campus Life Staff, as a writer, and in leadership for the DCLA Conferences. Byron is married to Linda and their family includes two married sons and daughters-in-law, and a daughter in college. He loves sports, deep dish pizza, and spending time with his family.