What makes knitting a good thing to do?
We can help others with it, of course. Or
make our lives more comfortable. Or add color and beauty to our homes. All of
these are nice things, good things.
I think, though, that what makes knitting
a truly good thing is that God gives us the ability to create with this
talent. Like teaching, preaching, and leading knitting is a gift. In Exodus 31,
vs. 1- 10 we read that God had given skill to all kinds of crafters. Workers in
wood and metal, weavers and perfumers. God had chosen, Bezalel to lead the
effort and said, “…I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill,
ability, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts…” In that instance, the workers
were to make the fittings and furnishings of the Tabernacle in which God would
be worshipped by the people of Israel during the desert wanderings and until
the Temple was built. But God does not change. He is always the giver of gifts
and talents. Crafting is a spiritual gift, to be used to build the Kingdom of
God. As such crafts, including knitting, are good things.
Recognize the rightness, the goodness of
this gift. Give thanks to God for it. Use it with joy to do the work of Christ.
You will be blessed for it.
Lord, thank you for the spiritual gift of knitting. May we
use it for the good of your Church. In Jesus name, Amen
I am writing a knitters' devotional and would welcome feedback on this potential entry. Thanks!
I love to cross stitch for very much the same reasons. It fills my mind with good things to do, helps me not to worry or fret and provides beautiful pictures for me and others.
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to try another cross stitch pattern soon. Thanks for stopping by!
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