Fragile

I remember when I first learned this word “Fragile” – it looked like a French word to me. I learned to be careful with breakable things that were family heirlooms or expensive. I knew that that word mean “handle with care”.

The Lord had set apart the Levites to serve in the Tabernacle when it was set up and all the families were camped around it. The Levites where also in charge of “tear down” and “set up” of the tabernacle. This was no small task. The Lord was very specific as to who did certain tasks. The three sons of Levi and their families were assigned different duties.

15 ‘After Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and when the camp is ready to move, only then are the Kohathites to come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy things or they will die. The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the tent of meeting. (Numbers 4:15 NIV)

The Lord was very serious about how the people dealt with holy things. When I read this it reminds me to have a tremendous level of respect and reverence in handling His Word.

I was also reminded that as a Christ follower, I should pay close attention to the activities of my life. There are lines that can get crossed in treating the place where God dwells with respect. I need to be careful how I eat and treat my body. I should also be very careful how I handle others hurts and struggles when they seek my help.

Another application for me was in my role as a REALTOR. I help others handle the purchase or sale of real estate. I believe as a Christ follower that I should take very seriously my fiduciary responsibility on behalf of my customers and clients.

I want to be more aware today of the fragile so that I can give proper care to each.

Pressing On!

Dwayne