Saturday, October 25, 2014

Our Charge

Sometimes the place we live can become very familiar. It can become expected or ordinary to us, even if there are many great experiences where we are. As believers we can become so used to this planet that we think this is the norm or that we belong here. But the scriptures tell us something different.

Psalms 119:17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.
18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.

If we stop to think about where we are and focus on our surroundings we can begin to see earth as a temporary place for us. If it is temporary place for us, then we need to rely on a source for provision. If we are temporarily here, then we can think of this as a place we were invited to visit and care for with a sense of shared responsibility. We share that responsibility with our God who provides for the possibility of us living here. And because the property belongs to the King, we will see all of His amazing possessions and the wonders of His kingdom.

Today as we rest on the Sabbath, let us try to see ourselves as honored and invited guests here.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are the Owner of the universe. You are its King. We want Your kingdom in the earth. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive our mistakes. Heal us and deliver us. Let us help You with Your eath and Your kingdom. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.