Signatures... what is important about a signature. Well.... in some cases, it seals a deal. In other cases, it makes your mark that you have been someplace at a certain time. And still in others, it gives ownership to words (whether those words are good or bad). A person's signature is thier mark. My sister makes fun of my signature at times, becaue you cannot read it, really, but it is all mine... and hard to duplicate. I look around me, and God's signature is on the world and my life. For that I am thankful!
When I was in Seminary, I had a professor that talked about church relations, and to the fact that their are cowards within the wall of a church. He said if we ever received a letter with no signature... we should throw it away and not think twice about it... because without a signature it had no credit. If you can't own up to your words, then why write them. Say what you mean and mean what you say.... and never say anything to anyone you wouldn't want repeated.... and ALWAYS own up to the word that you have said!
Today I went to a wedding... didn't really want to go, but felt obligated to go, but then again, I wanted to see some people I knew would be there. I saw some people that I really didn't want to see.... saw some others that I did want to see... and saw others that I love dearly and have missed being around on a weekly basis. When God puts people into your life.... and you build a relationship with them... your signature, His signature, and theirs is on that bond - especially when HE is at the center of that relationship. When a king signed a document years ago... he had a signature ring... and would seal letters with his seal in wax... and if you got a letter with the kings seal... it was important. I view many of my relationships in this way.... they were sent to me with a wax seal from my King... they are important. And even though it is harder work now that I don't have the convenience of seeing them on a weekly basis... I need to make the extra effort to spend time with them and encourage them and lift them up in prayer.
I got to "talk" to a friend of mine tonight who is expecting a baby in May... I am so excited for them!!!! I cannot wait to see her in November! She is one person who I know is a God send... she always shows up when I need extra encouragement!
Hebrews 3:13 - But encourage one another daily as long as it is called today, so that none will be harmed by sins deceitfulness!
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