We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; in deed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul ... if there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Enjoy....The Lord hath given you...



After Moses died it was given to Joshua to lead the people across Jordan into the promise land. Joshua commanded the officers to have the people prepare victuals because in three days they would pass over Jordan. In other words they were going to have a holiday and rest before beginning the task of moving the families, the women, the children and all their belongings, with their cattle across the river.   Joshua reminded them that, “The Lord your God hath given you rest, and hath given you this land… then ye shall return unto the land of your possessions and enjoy it.” (Joshua 1: 13&15)  
Contrary to the way some workaholics think, the Lord does not want you to your labor all your days with a sad sorrowful demeanor.  We should take time each day to give thanks, for the simple things. We need to appreciate the beauty of the earth, our children, our friends, and to enjoy life that we might have rest.    

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