The wool jacket had hung in the closet, unused during these
months of pandemic lock-downs. Taken out into the light of day, we were
horrified to see that moths had munched their way through it, leaving a lacy
legacy of no use to anyone. Several of our sweaters have gone the same way.
Obviously, a problem we need to address, urgently.
Spring cleaning time, followed by sprays and mothballs and
who knows what?
God has given each of us talents and gifts. They may lay
hidden and unused, revealing a lack of confidence in the God who gave the gift
to enable us to use it. Hidden away, gifts which might bring pleasure and even
revelation to others are of no use. The thief can fill us with self-doubt and
even doubt in God’s provision (Did God really say … ? the snake asked Eve in
the garden). Moths of busyness and distractions can easily eat holes in our
talents.
Why store up treasures for thieves to steal and moths to destroy,
Jesus asked. Why indeed? Time for some serious de-cluttering, both spiritually
and physically.
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