Worship Him who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and the fountains of water. Rev. 14:7.
Some friends of mine had their first child about 15 years ago. They were elated at the prospect. With great excitement they began to think of how best to prepare for the baby's arrival. At that point they discovered that they had rather different ideas on the subject.
The prospective mother had focused on the kind of bed crib to purchase, the color of the room, and the figurines for the wall. She knew the child would need a mobile to develop focused eyesight, and she selected the best in linens for the baby's nest. Spending more time than usual at the mall, she examined soft, subtle clothing and examined blankets and other necessary warm wraps for the cold climate where they were living at the time. Shoes, socks, undergarments--the list was seemingly endless and grew by the minute.
The dad, on the other hand, knew that babyhood would wear off sooner or later, and when it did, he/she would be headed for high school, the first date, the college years--and then? He realized that the kind of life he had known before marriage was now truly gone forever-- he was going to be a father! While he put up a brave front, he was a lot more scared than he was willing to let on! The wedding day and marriage itself were nothing in comparison to this.
Although they had two different perspectives and two very different roles, both were headed for the same destination: they were preparing for the arrival of a divinely appointed gift! Then it came, a baby boy. Nine pounds and some ounces later, the young couple forgot about the mobile, the room color, the blankets and wraps, the undergarments and cuddly clothes, the bassinet, or even the crib. The reality of the child's birth caused them to forget everything that they had invested in preparation, because they now focused on the event itself.
The Sabbath comes after a day that Scripture identifies as the preparation day (Matt. 27:62; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54). Friday is a day to get ready for worship, a day to prepare the mind, body, and environment for the weekly date that we should never forget, because it is a date with God! The right kind of preparation enables us to set everything aside so that we can concentrate our attention on Him.
The One who made heaven and earth, the sea, and the fountains of waters is worthy of our worship. His day deserves the kind of preparation and anticipation that young couples go through when anticipating their little gift from God!
Lord, help me to get the most out of Your weekly gift. I want to know You more, so I will be ready for the special date You have planned for us this week.
Some friends of mine had their first child about 15 years ago. They were elated at the prospect. With great excitement they began to think of how best to prepare for the baby's arrival. At that point they discovered that they had rather different ideas on the subject.
The prospective mother had focused on the kind of bed crib to purchase, the color of the room, and the figurines for the wall. She knew the child would need a mobile to develop focused eyesight, and she selected the best in linens for the baby's nest. Spending more time than usual at the mall, she examined soft, subtle clothing and examined blankets and other necessary warm wraps for the cold climate where they were living at the time. Shoes, socks, undergarments--the list was seemingly endless and grew by the minute.
The dad, on the other hand, knew that babyhood would wear off sooner or later, and when it did, he/she would be headed for high school, the first date, the college years--and then? He realized that the kind of life he had known before marriage was now truly gone forever-- he was going to be a father! While he put up a brave front, he was a lot more scared than he was willing to let on! The wedding day and marriage itself were nothing in comparison to this.
Although they had two different perspectives and two very different roles, both were headed for the same destination: they were preparing for the arrival of a divinely appointed gift! Then it came, a baby boy. Nine pounds and some ounces later, the young couple forgot about the mobile, the room color, the blankets and wraps, the undergarments and cuddly clothes, the bassinet, or even the crib. The reality of the child's birth caused them to forget everything that they had invested in preparation, because they now focused on the event itself.
The Sabbath comes after a day that Scripture identifies as the preparation day (Matt. 27:62; Mark 15:42; Luke 23:54). Friday is a day to get ready for worship, a day to prepare the mind, body, and environment for the weekly date that we should never forget, because it is a date with God! The right kind of preparation enables us to set everything aside so that we can concentrate our attention on Him.
The One who made heaven and earth, the sea, and the fountains of waters is worthy of our worship. His day deserves the kind of preparation and anticipation that young couples go through when anticipating their little gift from God!
Lord, help me to get the most out of Your weekly gift. I want to know You more, so I will be ready for the special date You have planned for us this week.
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