“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels” Isaiah 61:10
Isabella had fixed up a feast fit for a king. The guest list included her dolly’s, all of which were dressed like perfect ladies as they sat around the table of their consummate hostess. As the party ensued Isabella cautiously reached over to serve the tea while re-positioning a rumpled napkin.
She then turned toward her kitchen to fetch a fork when her brother abruptly busted in on the scene. He quickly chugged down everyone’s tea and began tossing the food from the table. Our fine gentleman then escorted one of the ladies from her seat by throwing her onto the floor and absconding with her chair. He then decidedly brought the meal to a close as he cleared the table with one tug of the flowered table cloth.
I must say the aftermath of Elijah’s visit was quite a sorry sight indeed. It would seem to me that all who witnessed such a hostile meal takeover would come to that same conclusion… how rude! This table of blessing was met with disregard and ungratefulness. With that being said, would it not do us well to remember that the Lord daily sets before us a table of bountiful blessings? He has given salvation, life, love, purpose, food, clothing, provision and the list goes on. Yet we often overlook our own bad table manners. How often have we bustled up to God’s glorious table and gobbled up what we can while laying waste to those things that are not to our liking? Today may be a good day to check your table manners, and thank God for His faithful provision.
"The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].” Proverbs 16:21
My name is Lori, I am a daughter of the King, a Pastors wife, and the mother of three beautiful children. This monthly devotional looks to bring godly insight and humor to the everyday moments we experience as parents. It highlights the countless ways God speaks, and ministers to us through the joys and trials of parenthood. I invite you to become a part of the everyday antics of our family’s life. As you join us you’re sure to find yourselves in the midst of many of the familiar delights, and countless mini catastrophes that come along with child rearing. Each devotional you read will be set along-side Scripture to aid in self- reflection and spiritual growth. And as you read along with us each month, you may begin to discover that our children’s outward actions often reflect many of our inward thoughts. This unique perspective enables us to take an honest look at ourselves, and it even puts us in a position to be pickled through the process of parenthood. So come and join us as God reveals the little child in each of us, and our ever present need for His love and wisdom.
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