This morning, my devotional reading (I use this) included this passage:
And when the Lord your God brings you into the land that he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you —with great and good cities that you did not build, and houses full of all good things that you did not fill, and cisterns that you did not dig, and and vineyards and and olives trees that you did not plant —and when you eat and are full, then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of house of slavery.
It’s a great reminder for me as we get to work here at Cedar Lane. We’re joining something very much in progress here, with a lot of history. All kinds of people have poured their hearts into building this church, and I want to live with gratitude for that and find ways to honor it.
- I’ll honor that work by listening well.
- I honor that work by expressing gratitude.
- I honor that work by getting to know those in the church who are “trustees” of the heritage.
- I honor that work by keeping away from any hint of arrogance.
- I honor that work by working hard myself.
In honoring their work, I am really living in gratitude for what God has already been at work doing here for generations, and have a better perspective of my own place and identity in that work.
This is a great text for me today.
Steven, One of the best passages of scripture about God, imo. It really puts us in our place, which is what we all need most every day—that God is God, & we are in HIS hands; not the other way around. I also love the artwork you chose!
All the best as you acclimate to Tullahoma…..
Thanks, Andee! So much of life is really about remembering, accepting, and celebrating who we are before God!
Another super commentary! That is a Wonderful perspective from one still on the cusp of youthfulness.
Hope all is well, man.
Tullahoma is a gem.
Thank you, Steven, for the beautiful art and the beautiful reminder from Scripture….a truly humbling passage from my point of view. And, to echo what has been said, to me it’s a reminder that God Himself is the Provider–that just as He provided cities and cisterns for the Israelites even though they were built by the enemies of His people, He also provides for us.
Grace and peace to you and your teriffic family. BTW, I peeked at the darling photos of your girls taken in the Arkansas meadow. Adorable!
Sounds excitimg, look forward to visiting & hearing some is ur lessons, live you