Leviticus 19:9. “And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.” LEAVE THE CORNERS. There is no mistaking what holy means,
It can be clearly seen in every part Of a life that is lived knowing it’s God that sees Every act whether it is from form or the heart.
Respect for my parents, alive or dead; The things I do on the Lord’s day – The things I make, the way things are said, The when, and the where and the way –
All give an impression, whether I like it or not, As to what I think of my Lord. How I use what I think I have got – Right down to the corners of my field –
Have a message to give as to the truth that I hold; All that I have, is given from God to me. I’m like a shepherd keeping sheep in His fold – All the corners are for the strangers to glean.
When God says, “Do not…” it is not really harsh; The rules are for the best for us all. Let us follow His plan from the land to the marks; Lest worse problems upon us will fall.
In all of the actions of this life that I live, It is necessary here to take care. From the food that I eat to the example I give; Right down to the clothes that I wear –
Are to represent Him who my salvation procured, It is right before my family that I show. Honesty in business, and respect for the old; My love for the Lord will then grow.
“O God and Father in heaven: for some of us, the rules of life seem to be unfair and at times unrealistic. But I know in my heart You never make demands without good reason. Help me to instruct others properly and act properly in life myself. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
Leviticus.19:32. “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.” REVERENCE. Reverence and respect for those who are older are not all that popular in this day of “up with self” and “No fear.” It was taught in scripture and practiced by the holy people of God as evidence of our reverence for Him. There was to be… Reverence for parents among the families of God’s people because – “I am the Lord your God.” Reverence for the Sabbaths among the gathering of God’s people because – “I am the Lord your God.” Reverence for the Lord’s name in all our conversation because – “I am the Lord.” Reverence for the Word of God in public because – “I am the Lord.” Reverence for one’s body kept without markings because – “I am the Lord.” Reverence for the sanctuary where we meet with God because – “I am the Lord.” Reverence for the aged upon whose person is evidence of life lived because – “I am the Lord.”
Does this hoary head of mine; With snow, wrinkles and defect; In any way - without demand, Deserve the least respect?
Does this face which much has seen, Which God, in grace, protects; In any way – from Son’s bright gleam; His holiness reflects?
O, may this mortal, graying head, My inward parts thus show; The moral glories of my Lord; Reflect His holy glow.
In life, in word, in attitude; In nature made anew; That Christ through me, with gratitude; His purposes I will show.
“Father, we have talked a lot over the years, and yet I fear I don’t reflect what You really want from me. I don’t want to just reflect the passing of the years. I don’t want to just give evidence that I have lived, by Your help, a life that shared Good News. What I most long for, is that in some way, my face might shine. I know, I know – Moses was really there, right in front of You and he saw the ground beneath Your feet shine like sapphire, the rocks becoming like gravel in Your presence; the mountain shaking like a leaf before You. But maybe there could be a little “candlelight” reflected from my face that someone might wonder where that light comes from. Could You please make this “hoary head” look a little like manna from Heaven, the Bread of God which came down from heaven? I am not doing a very good job of letting my light shine, but help me to let Christ live in me so that He would be seen in this old head. Amen.”