Thursday, November 20, 2008

Scorpion

SCORPION

It sits on my bookshelf as I write this blog.

A scorpion....tail drawn up and forward....tallons held ready.

But it brings, not fear, but an important reminder.

It is made out of thin copper wire wound creatively.
It is only 2 inches long....but it is clearly a scorpion.

It comes from Mexico...made by persons who make a living doing so.

They salvage the copper wire from throw-away piles, and skillfully spin the wire into scorpions and other little creatures.

A very modest living ensues.
But far better than otherwise.
And they are meaningfully occupied.

I think of the resourcefulness of the man who thought of this and got people doing it. A man God has called to be there and help a lot of people every way he can.

And beyond him, I think of the God Who prompts people all the time to really "bloom where you are planted." To "consider the lillies" and open a floral shop. To consider the ravens and worry just a bit less about provision off into the future. (See Luke 12)

In these uncertain times, I sense that staying close to God (and one another) should be our first line of response. His provision and the unlimited wealth of His ideas and creativity will see us through any times that we face.

It's an important message for today - from a little copper scorpion.

God, we join our hearts together today, to ask You to meet with us as we draw near to You . May our eyes be opened to Your presence and to the creative flow of your life. And, in these turbulent times, may we love those around us in tangible ways.
Thank You again for Jesus.
It is because of Him that we know we can speak these things to You.
Amen.

Selah.

Dave

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