Today's Passage: Numbers 34
I once heard a message on the boundaries that God has given us and how those boundaries actually give us more freedom than we have without them. The speaker shared a story about a child's playground built on a busy street. The playground was finished and ready to be used before a fence had been built around it. Without the fence, the children would stay very close to the play apparatus, not wanting to get too close to the street. The observing teachers were extra cautious as they watched their classes at play. No games could be played in which a ball might go rolling into the street and running about was kept very minimal. Once the fence was installed, however, the children would freely run all the way up to the fence, mere feet from the busy street. They could have run this far all along, but without the fence the children did not have the freedom that known protection provides.
God had given his people the Promised Land of Canaan, but with it came boundaries. This seems to be the case with most of God's gifts. He has given us many wonderful things, but desires for us to use them within his boundaries. These boundaries not only protect us, but give us the freedom to enjoy those gifts properly. Our talents, time, home, abilities, finances, and intellect are to be used for his glory and not selfish gain. As you read today's passage, thank God for the "Promised Land" that He has given you and contemplate how you may best use it for his glory. Also, consider the boundaries that He wants us to have and how those boundaries can actually give much freedom in your life!
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