Thursday, March 03, 2005
Kids. Pets. Cleaning. Sometimes it is enough to know what something is not, rather than what it is. Pet lovers know what I am talking about. :-)
I can see that application in medical terms.
I am thinking about how it applies spiritually. I think at least one thing is this: we are warned in scripture to be on guard, to be discerning. Knowing scripture....knowing God, revealed through His word....well enough, to see something and know it is not of Him, saves us a lot of time in areas He would not have us dwell (or which would otherwise be dangerous, depending on which way you take the illustration).
I am thankful that not everything warrents my thorough attention until I feel it is resolved. Sometimes, a look and a quick tending to is enough. Sometimes, other things are more important, and we can move on quickly. It is good to be able to "just not worry about it!"
Lord, Help me know you and your word well enough to know You, and what is of You and what is not, and if "here" is where you would have me spend my time.
I can see that application in medical terms.
I am thinking about how it applies spiritually. I think at least one thing is this: we are warned in scripture to be on guard, to be discerning. Knowing scripture....knowing God, revealed through His word....well enough, to see something and know it is not of Him, saves us a lot of time in areas He would not have us dwell (or which would otherwise be dangerous, depending on which way you take the illustration).
I am thankful that not everything warrents my thorough attention until I feel it is resolved. Sometimes, a look and a quick tending to is enough. Sometimes, other things are more important, and we can move on quickly. It is good to be able to "just not worry about it!"
Lord, Help me know you and your word well enough to know You, and what is of You and what is not, and if "here" is where you would have me spend my time.
# posted by Beverly @ 11:53 AM 
