Unexpected Effects

 

Then David said to Ahimelech,

"Then have you not here

a spear or a sword at hand?"

...And the priest said,

"The sword of Goliath the Philistine..."

                 1 Samuel 21. 8-9

(Acts of obedience and faithfulness

to God always provide and bear fruit

in unexpected ways,

rising up sometimes years

       or even a lifetime in the future.

We cannot see it coming out

        of the depths of eternity,

but faithfulness to God resounds

             for generations.

Do our actions today

      responding to God even matter?

Absolutely in every detail,

          in all ways great and small.

Everything we do directly impacts

the spiritual wellbeing

   of those who surround us

and even those yet unborn.

When he slayed Goliath,

   David had no idea

how God would provide).

O LORD,

We cannot often see how

   You will provide for us

in unlikely places.

But we know that You are faithful.

Please help us

      to be faithful to You.

Please nurture Your fruit

    in our actions and words

    and even attitudes.

Grant to us the courage

    and compassion to go forth.

And to know You more.

May we be mindful

     of the legacy we leave.

And to point others

          continually to You.