August 3

2 Chronicles 34

I've spent the past week cleaning and painting the boys room.  We've come across many old books that we would read together when they were younger which brought back a flood of wonderful times and memories. There was a very strong pull on this Mama's heart each time I heard "Oh wow!! I remember this!! Do you remember this one Mom?" One story in particular was written by Joseph when he was about 7 years old and it was dedicated to his Dad.  It was a wonderful reminder of an original plan as it was told from a child's view of how his Dad was his hero.   As I was reading this mornings passage, I couldn't help but think of what the expression on Hilkiah the priests face must have been when he "found the Book". I just started to think how we go through life and much like the books, our original design gets dusty, or gets put on the back shelf for many different reasons and we drift from the original plan.  It's so easy to lose sight of who and how God made us. (Gen. 1:26) and how we are supposed to live our lives (Deut. 6:4-7).  Imagine after all the years of disobedience and turning their backs on God, the Book of the Law was found.  A reminder of that we were meant to follow the Lord and keep His commands, regulations and decrees with all our hearts and souls. The original Covenant, and promise was read out loud and everyone in Jerusalem rededicated and pledged themselves to it. Like the people of Israel, I guess sometimes we need to be reminded of where we came and what was done on the Cross (Romans 5:8) so we can refocus and realign ourselves with God.  The Good News is that because of His great love we are not consumed for His compassion never fails. (Lamentations 3:22-23)  His mercy is new every day!!

Randi