Absorbing God’s Word
“If anyone borrows an animal from their neighbor and it is injured or dies while the owner is not present, they must make restitution.” Exodus 22:14
Applying God’s Word
I’ve never borrowed an animal from a neighbor, but I’ve borrowed plenty
of other things.
Our family lived in a neighborhood where borrowing was pretty much
expected and accepted. We didn’t lock the doors to our house. Neighbors would
come in, take a cup of sugar or some eggs and leave a note. We had access to
their homes as well. My dad used to say, “If you borrow a tool or anything else
make sure you return it in better condition than when you borrowed it.” I’ve
made that a practice all of my life.
How about the things on loan to me from the Lord? I’m talking about my
time, money, talents and possessions. At some point He expects me to return
them in better condition than when He loaned them to me. It’s been the most
challenging part of my life.
Accounting of God’s Word
Is my life my own or is it on loan from God?