Friday
10-02-15 Burgos, Spain
Scripture
reading: Zech 13-14 Ps
147 Luke 15
S=Scripture O=Observation A=Application P=Prayer SOAP for
the soul.
S.
Zech 14:20 On that day even the harness
bells of the horses will be inscribed with these words: SET APART AS HOLY TO
THE LORD. NLT
O. The prophet is foretelling a
day when there will be no more merchants or money changers in the temple
square... a day when pots and pans will be inscribed with “HOLY UNTO THE
LORD”. Even the bells on the horses will be inscribed as dedicated to the
Lord.
A. I have never been very
comfortable with a Jesus bumper sticker or even a fish symbol on my car.
Of course, it’s not that I am afraid to be known as a Christian, but I always
think I might make a false move in traffic and cause someone to curse the name
of Jesus. I’m even glad I don’t have to wear a clerical collar. In
my hurry I might offend someone and cause them to curse Christ. Or... is
this just my excuse for bad driving habits and my quick temper? Ouch!
P. Lord, how would my life
change if I had Your name attached, inscribed on everything I do? In my
business transactions, while dealing with a waiter or waitress in a
restaurant... can I gladly let them know I am Your servant? When I am
trapped in traffic and tempted to angrily blast my horn... am I hiding behind
tinted glass? Oh, Jesus, I want to be like You! Yes, I really
do! Please help me not to get so “up tight.” May Your name be on my
lips and Your attitude written on my heart... and may someone meet me and say,
“You are a follower of Jesus Christ, aren’t you?” May my life be
inscribed with “Set apart as holy to the
Lord.” Amen.
Ralph
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