Moreover those who work in fine flax
And those who weave fine fabric will be ashamed;
-- Isaiah 19:9
Reading this verse for today might bring up a few questions for us. What could possibly make someone ashamed of their job or art? Events of the past couple of years have given us one possible answer; inability to fulfill orders due to supply shortages. No one who serves likes to disappoint a customer, especially one who may have placed a deposit down on an order. A spiritual awakening might be another answer. What if those fine fabrics and flaxen weaves had pictures woven in that suddenly became shameful to the weavers? You have answers of your own that might fit the bill as well. However, one such thing I experienced a few years ago was placing faith in a job. Whether it be in the skill, position, employer, or economy, placing faith in a job will neither save a person nor will it necessarily be faithful in return. Employers have no control over the economy, skills can become obsolete, and as many of us found out one day, positions can be terminated. We live both now and forever by faith in Christ, in Christ alone.
Grace to you from our Lord Jesus,
Bucky
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