Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Preparing Our Fields First

For most of us I think we want to live in a decent place where things are neat and in order. We want there to be a system that the home runs by that makes it comfortable for us. There do come times of change, however, and in those times the house comes second. The scriptures speak about this.

Proverbs 24:27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

This scripture is speaking literally about farming in the time it was written. It was better for the person that was going to settle some land to live in a tent and get the ground planted first, then build the actual house where he would live. The reason is there is a timing and season to the planting and harvest. It takes longer for that season to pass than to build a house. Perhaps food is more important than shelter. This reminds me of what Jesus said when He told us to seek the things of God first. He was telling us that what we sow in our hearts toward God we will reap in our physical lives. God watches out for His creation and He takes care of all our needs.

Today, let’s spend time preparing our hearts for and with God, that our lives might overflow with His goodness.

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You as the Most High. You truly are majestic. You cause the work of our hands to be blessed. Please forgive us when we say, do, or think things we should not. We are frail and imperfect. Help us to become more like You today. Help us to keep our hearts turned toward You. lease send today Your deliverance, healing, and abundant provision. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.