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is amazing how much mileage a small child can get out of a common toy. Our
youngest sons, Daniel and Ben have no shortage of little cars, small people and
animals. Watching them about a room can be quite interesting. There
are more places to park a car or stable a horse in my living room than I would
have ever guessed! Sometimes cars get parked on drawer handles and book
bindings while houses are built just where my "giant feet" want to walk.
Playing is fun but it needs to be in its place. If I find one
of those houses in the dark tonight with bare feet, I may not be too happy with
the architect!
The church at Thessalonica is my favorite Bible
church. Unlike my children who are just playing at really getting anything
done with their little houses, these people were accomplishing something. Paul
says he is "constantly bearing in mind (their) work of faith and labor of love
and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.." (1
Thessalonians 1:3).
The Thessalonians weren't just out
spinning their wheels, making things look good. They had a plan. God
expects us to not just play around either. He has given you and me the brains
and physical ability to do what He has willed for our lives.
Have you thought today about what God would have you to do with what He has given
you? Don't just park the play toys on the table and call it good. Look
for what God wants you to do and where he wants you to go today.
All Scripture references are from the New American
Standard Version unless otherwise noted.
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