Does it matter if we are right or left footed? Probably, if you are passionate about the subject. However, today's thought centers on more the idiomatic usage of the title than the literal.
How did your day start off? Was it with a fresh cup of coffee (or three), with some friends from church, biscuits and gravy (with sausage mixed in), prayer, reading of scripture, discussion on Solomon, and some politics evangelical style. Hey, that sounds like my morning.
As you probably guessed, my day started off with a Bible study at a local Village Inn. There is nothing like beginning a day like that. This morning we looked at 1 Kings 9 and 10. Chapter nine tells of the Lord's second appearance to Solomon and Solomon's wealth. Chapter 10 is where he is visited by the Queen of Sheba. Both are encouraging. First we realize that God reveals himself to people. Second, the nations recognize Godly obedience. Third, that obedience and faith are similar in their foundation- both center on the trusting of the Lord in all one does. Solomon was encouraged to walk as his father did. Reflecting on the life of David, we realize that it is not about obtaining perfection, as much as it is about accepting and keeping the Lord as your God. David sinned, but never lost sight of who his God was. Interesting to reflect upon.
My encouragement comes from those who have walked a great deal longer than I. It is the encouragement that, like David, we are all sinners. Like David, we must continue to acknowledge and trust the Lord as our God, even in troubling times.
Hey, tell us about your day and leave an encouraging not to us all.
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