Pleasant Parameters!

Lines are drawn in life for all sorts of reasons. BOUNDARIES -- whether they be physical, social, or spiritual -- aid in eliminating some of the chaos as order is brought to life through the recognition of set limits. For some, pleasant parameters are those that allow them to do whatever they want to do. However, not only should we consider where the lines are drawn, but note who it is that has drawn them.

David wrote…
“(5) THE LORD IS MY CHOSEN PORTION and my cup; you hold my lot. (6) THE LINES HAVE FALLEN FOR ME IN PLEASANT PLACES; indeed, I have A BEAUTIFUL INHERITANCE.” ( Psalm 16:5-6 ESV)

When the priesthood was set up under the old law, God told Aaron that he would have no inheritance in the land because God would be his portion and inheritance. ( Numbers 18:20) Aaron and his descendents would continue in a very special relationship with God as priests and would be sustained by the holy contributions brought to God by the nation of Israel. ( Numbers 18:19) Perhaps David had this idea of reliance on his relationship with God in mind when he stated the Lord was his “chosen portion.” What else did David need if he had God?

Then David noted the BOUNDARIES God had established for him and how those lines had fallen in pleasant places. David lived within the holy city Jerusalem. He was blessed to live in the place where God had chosen to place His Name. (i.e. 1 Kings 11:36) However, I think for David it was even more than that! Because of his intimate relationship with God, David had a joyful view of his lot in life.

Where God draws the lines and chooses for us to dwell -- what better inheritance could be possessed? The life God desires for us to possess is to be found within the boundaries He has set. Is our life being lived under the Holy Name of God? It is there we can find the beautiful life that holds the promise of an eternal inheritance. Let us always focus on the truth that godliness “holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” ( 1 Timothy 4:8b ESV) No greater or more blessed heritage can be gained than that which is ours in the Lord. May we truly appreciate the life and promise associated with living within the pleasant parameters God has established.

Have a great day LIVING THE LIFE LINED OUT BY THE LORD!
Carl

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