WEDNESDAY, August 26
Psalm 12:8 The wicked prowl on every side, and that which is worthless is highly prized by everyone.
Many of us live surrounded by stuff. Our shelves are lined with trophies, photos, books, and treasures. They remind us of lessons, accomplishments, and relationships. We call them keepsakes.
My best friend has experienced burglary several times. He doesn’t call the experiences burglaries, though. He says he was “given gifts.” As more and more of his keepsakes disappeared, he felt more and more free. He experienced less fear. He travels lightly these days, lovingly detached.
I doubt he was burglarized in an attempt to harm him. I imagine the motivations were not centered around my friend at all. The burglars had their own reasons, their own backstory. They felt the prize worth the risk. I believe my friend walked away the winner, though, with an understanding of gifts that can’t be shelved or taken.
MOVING FORWARD: What is your most prized, non-tangible treasure?
Ps 119:1-24 * 12, 13, 14 | Job 6:1; 7:1-21 | Acts 10:1-16 | John 7:1-13
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