May 29, 2010

5-29-10 Saturday, 7:47 am Grayrock, 65 degrees, sunny.

Looking for a book in the basement, I discovered that the floor drain is plugged. The water draining from the air conditioner and dehumidifier has pooled, and has found its way across the floor to another drain. It appears only one cardboard box was damaged, and its contents I rescued before they were ruined. Fortunately a bottle of Draino was at hand, and the drain should be flowing soon. This has happened twice before. I am sure there is a metaphor in this for the spiritual life. Could it be that when a person’s soul is blocked, and rather than flowing the water of life pools, that it makes a mess. Could it be that when the church is not pouring its spiritual energy into the needs of the world, it makes a mess? Perhaps the life of King David would have taken a different route if he had avoided the cesspool of sexual sin and murder from sitting around the palace why his army was in their spring campaign?

2 Sam 14 - 15:22
Absalom is returned to Jerusalem after being banished following his murder of his brother Amnon, who raped Absalom’s sister Tamar. David will not speak to his son for two years, and then has an audience with him. Absalom systematically steals the hearts of the men of Israel as he sits at the gate and hears their complaints, helping them with their issues.

Guide me Lord as I lead with wisdom, understanding and accurate perceptions. May I approach the work of your kingdom with even greater diligence and wisdom than those who served you building the nation of Israel. I am yours holy Lord, use me today, this weekend, this summer.