A little more thought for this Monday.

And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul

John Muir

Genesis 44; Hebrews 8–9; Ecclesiastes 11:1–4

The Latin phrase Carpe Diem, means "seize the day." Taking risks to make your life extraordinary is biblical, if done according to God's plan and principles. The idea behind this comes from Ecclesiastes: "Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days" (Eccl 11:1).

Bread acts as the symbol for substance in the ancient world; the author of Ecclesiastes is suggesting that we should follow God's plan, even at the possible cost of our livelihood. He then suggests that what we give to God, He will return. This is opposite from a self-protection mentality. The "waters" in the proverb represent chaos, suggesting that in letting go of even the most chaotic circumstances, we learn about God's ability to give what we need.

This is further illustrated when the author says, "Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.… He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap" (Eccl 11:2, 4). In other words, there is no real way to calculate the return on investment. Things can always go bad. But with God, that's not the case. He honors the work of those who diligently follow Him and give of themselves.

In the eyes of the world, not everything will work out perfectly for those who willingly give to God. But it will work out in the spiritual long haul. So, when God calls us to something, the answer is Carpe Diem. And the question we should be asking Him is, "What can I do for you and your kingdom?" 

What risks are you taking for God right now? Have you asked Him what risks He would like you to take?

John D. Barry

Something to think about...

Genesis 42:29–43:34, Hebrews 5:11–7:28, Ecclesiastes 10:10–20

It's easy to revel in vigilante justice, be joyful in the irony of someone getting "what's coming to them," or feel satisfied when "bad Karma comes back around" to others. The colloquialisms around the subject alone demonstrate our infatuation with justice. Joseph is similarly impassioned; he schemes against his brothers who sold him into slavery. At the beginning of Gen 43, Joseph's brothers must go back to Egypt to request food from him—their younger brother, whom they do not recognize. Joseph waits for the youngest, Benjamin, to join them. What Joseph intends to do when he does, we're not told.

When Benjamin and the other brothers arrive, Joseph is either moved with empathy or chooses to act upon his original plan of revealing himself in front of all his brothers (Gen 43:16, 29). Joseph even helps them financially, signaling that he somehow still cares for them (Gen 44). Yet it doesn't seem that Joseph has forgiven them yet, because in Genesis 44, more evil schemes emerge.

The thought of others feeling the same kind of pain they have inflicted can cause us to feel remorse. But we're always aware of the choice; we can choose to fight our instincts. We can recognize that instead of lashing back, the best answer is turning the other cheek. This may be easy for some, but for others—especially those who have been deeply hurt—abandoning the urge to inflict injury will require spiritual strength, prayer, and self-control

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Life in the sticks. This is the way to wind down after a high strung Monday! Now to crack open a cold one and enjoy some rest and relaxation before the rest of the week. #desertlife🌵 #overlandbound #desertliving #wonderlust

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