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Context is Important. Remember the context of this passage, and to whom GOD was talking? Israel was taken captive to the pagan Babylon because of their rebellion against Him. Yet, God has told them to live peacefully there, to even pray for peace for that pagan city, to be good neighbors, and prosper.
Giving vs. Shortages. Remember the shortages of toilet paper, paper towels, masks, and hand sanitizer — FOOD? How many of us grabbed what we could out of fear, rather than necessity? Giving when it is uncomfortable for us and our families isn’t easy to do, is it?
He Always Sees — the Good and the Bad. One of my most humiliating events occurred when I was in third grade. I got into trouble. Not just troubled, but a quadruple-portion trouble.
Oh, how I love Paul’s imagery in this pericope. This verse gives us a taste of his message, but the context really gives us the story.
Imagine, if you will, Jesus sees the crowds following Him. Like lost sheep that instinctively understand that this Man is their true Shepherd, they come. Are they drawn by the miracles He’s performed? Probably. Wouldn’t we?
Sorry for the graphic illustration, but always taking the blessings from GOD and not channeling His encouragement to others just binds us in selfishness.
From time to time, I need reminding. Where I put my glasses. Adding butter to the shopping list. But a truly important reminder is about perspective. GOD’s perspective.
They are always before us, aren’t they? Every single day. Sometimes moment by moment. Decisions that can be life altering and we don’t even realize it at the time.
What do we hunger and thirst for? Each of us probably has different priorities. And these “cravings” can change from day to day.
