Jeremiah 31:33-34
Here is the new agreement that I, the Lord, will make with the people of Israel:
“I will write my laws
on their hearts and minds.
I will be their God,
and they will be my people.
“No
longer will they have to teach one another to obey me. I, the Lord,
promise that all of them will obey me, ordinary people and rulers alike.
I will forgive their sins and forget the evil things they have done.”
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
This
morning on Facebook, I read a sweet essay about the history of
aprons…why people wore them and the many uses they have. I can still
picture my Mam-ma Polly in her apron. She rarely set foot in the
kitchen without first tying one around her waist. And many of the
purposes listed for aprons in this essay were lived out by my
grandmother.
In recent months, I’ve begun to wear an apron more
often…not because I’m getting old and turning into my grandmother - at
least not in the way you think! I’ve found that many of the advantages
an apron provides are legitimate…from keeping your clothes clean to
providing a handy “potholder”, pocket, or place to wipe your hands. And
every time I wear an apron, I feel my Mam-ma Polly’s presence.
This
is how it is for us with God. There have been people in our lives who
have introduced us to Him…there are plenty of resources for Bible study,
Christian fellowship, and service. The formal “lessons” may have
changed – or ceased altogether. But God’s presence prevails. Like the
apron we tie around our body, God’s love and care surround us…remind us
of the lessons He has given us…and protect us from the “dangers, toils
and snares” of the world.
When you think about it, an apron is a
pretty basic, universal item. All kinds of people from all walks of
life wear an apron…for a myriad of purposes. God’s love and care are
totally like a “Spiritual apron”…available to the ordinary and rulers
alike…”one size fits all”. This versatile, protective garment is the
right accessory for virtually any situation…and a wonderful reminder
that “I am your God – and you are my people.”
You may not wear an
apron in your everyday life…but if you aren’t covered by God’s
“Spiritual apron,” you are missing out on the blessings of His covenant
and the promises He has given us. Will this be the day that you “put on
an apron” and feel God’s presence? Don’t you think it should be?
©2015 Debbie Robus
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