THE PARABLE OF THE WAFFLE IRON
In my last message I used a waffle iron to briefly illustrate the principle of abiding in Christ, the True Vine. God often uses the simplest of everyday things to speak His truth to us so that we can easily understand His ways. The more that I have thought about this particular illustration, the more I have seen the powerful lessons and applications that it holds for simple-minded believers like me. To God be the glory! The first U.S. patent for a waffle iron was issued on August 24, 1869 by Cornelius Swarthout. Waffles had been around since the 14th century, but were just two plates of metal hinged together and mounted on long poles so that they could be held over a fire. It was Mr. Swarthout, though, who invented an improved design that could be used on a wood or gas stovetop. In 1911, General Electric introduced the first electric waffle iron. Every inventor/designer has a very specific purpose in mind for what they cre