Day 3
Genesis
I'm sure is blasphemous to say that a days Bible reading was boring -- but hence all the who is related to who has cured insomnia for a night or two!
(smile)
But one thing I did get from today was the word "Mizpah" which means "watch tower". Genesis 31:49 says, "May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other."
I like that.
I will now pray that over my son who is at Boot Camp. In fact, before I knew there was a "Mizpah Pendant", I bought him an "Anchor of Hope" pendant of a cross/anchor to wear on his dog tags, while I have the matching ring to wear. As a symbol of connection while he is away from mom. My husband and I have similar "Mizpah's" in wedding bands.
In that passage of scripture where "Mizpah" is mentioned, it also shares how mizpah serves as a witness. God being that witness, so that even if no one is around, God is still that witness and sees the sin being spoken of in that passage. What a great reminder that even though we think we are alone and no one sees our "sin" -- that God still does. God is that witness. And man, I sure don't want to go against him in court. As many will....
I guess to me it is really speaking of the honor we must possess in our different roles in life. For my Navy son - in upholding the honor that binds them all as brothers. For my husband and I in the honor of marriage. That even though no one may ever see you doing something wrong -- God is that watchtower, that witness. He watches over us not to condemn us, but to protect us.
I like that accountability.
We all need it.
