I was reading in Ge 24
And noticed verse 27 - And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master’s brethren.
This is in the midst of the story where Abraham's servant goes back to seek out a wife for Isaac, and the Lord leads him to Rebekah.
I know I'm stealing this thought from someone, but I can't remember who, so please give credit to "unknown" ...
I love the way that the wording of this in KJV allows for two different meanings. The servant was in the way (on the road ... in the right spot), so God led him. But then you could also read it, "I was in the way / stumbling around and getting in the way and the Lord led me". I know that's not the original meaning, but it IS fitting to my experience. How often am I stumbling around, and He just sticks me in exactly the spot where He wants to use me? I'm thankful for a God who can use me not only because I'm "in the way" (in the "right place at the right time" sense) but also despite me being "in the way" (in the "what a clutz" sense).
Got to the gym last night, and a quick walk before work this morning.
I planted a little tomato out on my patio last night ... he was looking pretty droopy this morning, but I hope he gets a second wind. It's such a delight to watch things grow!
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- Trinka
- The most important thing about me isn't about me at all. It's about God. Though He is perfectly holy, and I had no hopes of being so, He loved me (and you!). There had to be punishment for sin – justice had to be satisfied. So God sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life Himself, and died to pay the penalty for sin. Because of that sacrifice, I can be right with God. And so can you … and so can anyone who will cease trusting in their own goodness -- but rather acknowledge that they have none, and trust in Jesus Christ’s sacrifice instead. The less interesting things about me are: I am the office manager for the church I attend and also have a small business re-binding books & Bibles. I’m in the process of overcoming the horror of school gym classes, and learning to think of exercise as a “good thing” rather than an exercise in public humiliation. I love being outdoors, particularly when Michigan allows a person to be outside without the danger of frostbite. (that would be “July”)
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