Stock-Taking

It's the first day of December. I don't know if you all feel the way I do. Somehow, I feel the need to revisit the rooms of my heart and ensure that they are prepared for holy visitors. As the old year draws to a close, I must take stock of how well I have managed my Master's assets. I'm expecting Him soon because I'll be one year closer to His coming as soon as the new year rolls in.

So, I enter the living room and begin checking. I look at the sofas all soft and comfy. Are they in perfect condition or do they show signs of wear? I inspect them carefully knowing that my Master expects them to be all worn out by the time He arrives. If I have entertained strangers, invited in widows and cared for orphans then my sofas will certainly show signs of wear. I'm not totally satisfied with the condition of the sofas. I'll have to certainly work on welcoming far more widows, orphans and even strangers next year. No, I'll begin right away. There's no time like the present. I look over at the television. Seems I didn't use it much. The Master won't mind though. He wants me to guard well the avenues of the mind. He also wants me to use my time wisely. I think He will be quite pleased to see that the television was seldom used.

Ah well! Let me hop over to the dining room. Is there wholesome food on my table? What have I been eating? What have I been feeding my family? Do I see some rich desserts filled with sugar and milk? Or do I see fruits, cereals and fresh vegetables? Wait a minute... Did I deliver any food baskets this year? Oh dear! Did I share my meals with the poor amd the needy? Could I have shared more? I do believe that I could have. The Master has given me so much.

Stock taking is difficult isn't it? I have not been to all the rooms. Two rooms and suddenly I'm all tired out. I have much to think about tonight. Probably you would like to join me in stocktaking. It might encourage my soul. Well, I'll do some more another day. See you soon.

Have a blessed night.