Sunday
March 17, 2019
Since Sundays are not officially counted in the forty days of Lent, I encourage you to find your own way to concentrate on the Lord today — through Bible Studies, Worship services, other devotional guides, Christian songs, acts of Christian service, etc. Just in case you’re interested, here’s a verse of Scripture on which to ponder.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Exodus 20:7 NIV
One day several years ago, I worked with a particularly energetic young man for whom I held a great deal of fondness. He was fun loving and smart — a delight to be around.
On this particular shift, he periodically, for no apparent reason, called my name, “Patience.” Each time I looked up expecting him to ask me a question or to tell me something. No. He just kept on working as if he had said nothing. This made me think.
What does God do when he hears us say his name? Do his ears perk up? Does he turn his attention to us in anticipation of a comment or question? Is he disappointed to realize that we have mindlessly, casually, and for no apparent reason called his name?
Have you ever said any of the following as a form of punctuation or exclamation or other thoughtless comment?
- Jesus!
- Gees!
- Oh, my God!
- Oh, my gosh!
- omg
- Good Lord!
- Thank God!
Take time today to worship the Lord. Reflect on your language. Does it hurt God or bring him glory?
Father, Convict us when we casually use your name to punctuate our conversations. Bring us to repentance and forgive us, Lord. Amen.
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