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by Katherine Kehler

“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on Your wondrous works”. Psalm 145:5

Nature in all its beauty is so spectacular this spring. We live in southern British Columbia and I don’t remember when the new growth on the trees and grass has been so lush. The flowers are blooming in magnificent splendor. The birds are singing with all their might as they make their nests and tend to their babies. It is breathtaking!

One of the birds that make their home on our property is the Kill Deer. We find their nests beside the driveway, in the shavings in the riding arena and on piles of rocks. God has given them such a perfect camouflage that unless you stop and take time to look real hard, you will not see them, their nests or their eggs. They blend in perfectly with their surroundings. It is absolutely amazing.

God is so good at camouflage. I am not so good at it. At my age, my body has a mind of its own so I try to disguise the effects of aging. I always wear jackets or shirts as a result of an expanding waist. I wear straight cut blouses and capri pants in warmer weather – can’t wear shorts in public anymore. But as you know, we can learn to give the illusion of being younger than we are, but when we take our clothes off we are faced with the truth.

Aging is part of the cycle of life, part of the mystery of God. I recall so clearly sitting in the hospital lobby with my sisters right after my father passed away. While we sat there waiting for my brother, several mothers walked out of the hospital with their new babies. One generation leaves and the next generation is born. Life passes so quickly. Psalm 90:12 tells us: “So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom”.

You see, the aging process is part of God’s wondrous creation – a constant reminder that this world is not our home. We are just passing through. We need to be ready to meet our Creator at any time. Are you ready? If you would die tonight, do you know for sure you would go to heaven? If not, visit this webpage: http://www.thoughts-about-god.com/biblestudies/besurechristian1.htm

Father, You are an awesome God. You alone deserve to be praised and worshiped. Help us to face the fact that soon we will be meeting You face to face. This world is not our home. Lord Jesus, we want to know You more. Amen.

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Originally written by Charles H. Spurgeon. Updated to modern English by Darren Hewer, 2008.

“They will set out last, under their standards.”
Numbers 2:31

Winter BeachThe camp of Dan brought up the rear when the armies of Israel were on the march. The Danites occupied the hindmost place, but their position didn’t matter, since they were as much a part of the group as any of the other tribes. They followed the same fiery cloudy pillar, ate the same manna, drank from the same spiritual rock, and journeyed toward the same goal. If you are last and least, take heart; it is your privilege to be a part in the army.

After all, someone must be last in honor and esteem. Someone must do menial work for Jesus, and why shouldn’t I? In a poor village, among the uneducated, in a back street, or among deeply sinful people, I will pledge to work on.

The Danites occupied a very useful place. Stragglers have to be picked up while we march, and lost property has to be gathered from the field. Some will run forward over unexplored paths to learn fresh truth and win more souls to Jesus. But some who are more conservative will serve by reminding the church of her traditional faith, and caring for those falling behind. Every position has its duties, and the slowly moving children of God will find their duty one in which they may be a blessing to the whole group.

Take note: The rear guard is a place of danger! There are foes behind us as well as in front of us. Attacks may come from any side. We read that Amalek fell upon Israel, and killed some of those nearest to the back. The experienced Christian will find much work for his weapons in aiding those with doubts, who are hindmost in faith, knowledge, and joy. These must not be left unaided, and therefore it is the responsibility of those strong in their faith to encourage and lead those who are falling behind. My friend, if you are strong, do keep an eye out to help those who are weak in their faith.

Question: How can we overcome the temptation to complain when we aren’t “first”?

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