Nahum 3:14
This is part of the story of the downfall of Nineveh, but in the midst of a lot of bad things that were going to happen to the city, I thought this advice of preparation was pretty good, even though we know from the context that it was going to be in vain... which reminded me of the verse from Psalm 127:1: "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchmen waketh but in vain."
So, this is a verse about preparation, but also a warning that we need to be prepared and ALSO have the Lord on our side, or our preparation won't matter. ... And honestly, that is like everything in our lives. God infuses all of it with meaning. Life can be boring and pointless and dull, or scintillating, energizing, and magnificently beautiful and interesting... and it is the same life, and the same things could be happening. It's God who can show us the difference, and help us engage in our lives more deeply, and find the meaning and the life that is there all around us. It isn't just about preparation for a house or a siege... it's everything. When we involve God in our lives, then everything turns out better.
So, today, let's prepare for the siege, or for building the house, or for whatever will come tomorrow... but whatever we're doing, let's do it unto the Lord. Let's start by praying and talking to him about it. Let's consider his will, and let's build his kingdom and make this world more like heaven.
As we do, things will not only be better for us, but we'll be instruments in God's hands to make the world around us better as well. His way is the way to everything good.
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