I've been reading in the book, The World as I See It by Helen Keller. It's a real eye-opener for me as I realize how much I've been missing as I've been relying on my sight and my hearing and missing so much of the nuances of touch and smell that she discusses. I am grateful that God gives us so much that our lives are so rich even without fully using everything He's given. But what would life be like if I were more consciously and fully using all of my God-given senses?
I'm reminded once again of the parable told in Matthew 25: 14-30, sometimes referred to as the parable of the talents (monetary units in biblical times). In these few short verses, Jesus contrasts the work of 3 servants who were each given sums of money. Two invested theirs and doubled their money, the third was afraid he might lose it, so buried the money. When the master returned, he rewarded the first two, but was angry with the third, telling him that he could at least have put the money in the bank where it would earn interest!
Today in this story I recognize two important principle which Jesus likened to the kingdom of heaven: 1) use the gifts you are given, don't just bury them, and 2) don't make your decisions based in fear. So, where in my life am I not using all the gifts I've been given? And where am I holding back because of fear? Certainly Helen Keller's book reminds me of a couple of senses of which I might make better use.
Father, thank you once again for the gift of this day. May I make good use of this gift you've given me! May your will be done in and through me today! May I step forward in confidence to use the gifts you've given me, trusting you instead of letting fear gain ground in me. I love you, Father!
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