Perfect and Practical

Where we put things is awfully important, that is, if we want to retrieve them!   I’ve developed an incredible talent over the years, perhaps an art, at finding the perfect and practical place for things.  The only trouble is I forget where those “perfect and practical” places are! 

Christians are notorious for misplacements!  The news of recent days show a world in disarray where uncertainty is very real.  People lack food, water, shelter, safety and our hearts are heavy for their suffering.  There is worse perishing, however.  In Psalm 2, David wrote of God’s laughter and anger at men’s foolish schemes, wicked counsel,  and lack of wisdom: “Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled.” (V.12a)  Matthew Henry wrote, “Whatever we rejoice in, in this world, it must always be with trembling, because of the uncertainty of all things in it.”  God doesn’t expect evil men to welcome and submit to His authority, but it just makes good sense when His children “seek refuge and put their trust in Him!” (Psalm 2:12b)  There, in Christ alone, our trust is never misplaced.  It’s ever perfect and practical!