The Old Country
Well, you probably thought the parson died. Don’t ever believe that, because blood-bought children of God never die; they just get transferred to their long home. Now that’s a promise of God!
At least part of the time away from the “blog spot” the parson spent in “the old country.” It has really changed quite a bit. You hardly ever see the stereotype that characterized the place for so many years of her history. You know, the old barefooted man sitting in a rocking chair, smoking a corncob pipe and whittling. But in all seriousness, there were many God-fearing people in those days. They sat around the fireplace as a family in the evening, read the family Bible, and shared their hearts together. Now, those were the “good old days.” We all enjoy turning the water on in the house, electric lights, and so many other modern-day conveniences; but wasn’t it good when people were not too encumbered with making a living to actually know their neighbors? As a matter of fact, they helped each other build their houses; and if the barn burned down, everyone converged to build it back. And the widows and orphans–folks then had a heart for those so unfortunate. They certainly didn’t have to apply for food stamps. Do you think there was some correlation between the fireside family meetings and the hearts of those folks? Do you reckon they might have read something about neighbors, orphans, and widows from their blessed old KJV Bibles? Now those were the “good old days.”
We have come a looooong way from those days. Technology has replaced simplicity; selfishness has replaced congeniality and sensitivity. We can’t go back, nor should we want to go back. We are here for just such a time as this. Our day provides so many tools that can be used to bring honor and glory to the Savior. Let us use them; but let us never forget others and their needs, especially their need for Christ. He went about doing good, seeking sinners to save, and He always had time for the individual in need–even the outcasts. Remember Bartimaeus? What about Zacchaeus? And the Syro-phenician woman? What about you? We were all outcasts, but He loved us; and He does love us. Remember, He “loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood.” (The verbs teach us that He continues to love us but washed us from our sins once and for all. Now, that’s goooood!)
Next time: Tea time in the old country.
TODAY? PERHAPS!!!
At least part of the time away from the “blog spot” the parson spent in “the old country.” It has really changed quite a bit. You hardly ever see the stereotype that characterized the place for so many years of her history. You know, the old barefooted man sitting in a rocking chair, smoking a corncob pipe and whittling. But in all seriousness, there were many God-fearing people in those days. They sat around the fireplace as a family in the evening, read the family Bible, and shared their hearts together. Now, those were the “good old days.” We all enjoy turning the water on in the house, electric lights, and so many other modern-day conveniences; but wasn’t it good when people were not too encumbered with making a living to actually know their neighbors? As a matter of fact, they helped each other build their houses; and if the barn burned down, everyone converged to build it back. And the widows and orphans–folks then had a heart for those so unfortunate. They certainly didn’t have to apply for food stamps. Do you think there was some correlation between the fireside family meetings and the hearts of those folks? Do you reckon they might have read something about neighbors, orphans, and widows from their blessed old KJV Bibles? Now those were the “good old days.”
We have come a looooong way from those days. Technology has replaced simplicity; selfishness has replaced congeniality and sensitivity. We can’t go back, nor should we want to go back. We are here for just such a time as this. Our day provides so many tools that can be used to bring honor and glory to the Savior. Let us use them; but let us never forget others and their needs, especially their need for Christ. He went about doing good, seeking sinners to save, and He always had time for the individual in need–even the outcasts. Remember Bartimaeus? What about Zacchaeus? And the Syro-phenician woman? What about you? We were all outcasts, but He loved us; and He does love us. Remember, He “loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood.” (The verbs teach us that He continues to love us but washed us from our sins once and for all. Now, that’s goooood!)
Next time: Tea time in the old country.
TODAY? PERHAPS!!!
posted by The Parson at 7/11/2006 05:08:00 PM
1 Comments:
I THANK GOD FOR ALL THE THINGS I LEARNED LIVING IN THE "GOOD OLD DAYS". I HOPE THAT I HAVE USED THEM TO LIVE BETTER FOR THE LORD TODAY.I LOOK FORWARD ALSO TO OUR HOME ON HIGH WITH THE LORD. C.M.
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