Go in Peace

This morning, this scripture speaks to me:

"But may the LORD forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to bow down and he is leaning on my arm and I have to bow there also--when I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant for this."

Here, Naaman speaks, having just been cleansed of leprosy and having just acknowledge God as his God (yay!  good times!)  Might I add...a Naaman who had just consumed a dose of humility (times 7!).  Sometimes meds are just hard to swallow...ask anyone preparing for a colostomy!  I know...I had my first one recently.  Gracious!  Ugh.) 

I digress.  Sorry...:)

Back to Naaman.  On fire for God!  Excited!  But.  Reality sets in.  His world.  His "real" life.  His mission field.

He knows that part of his job is to take his boss to worship false gods. A job he must do.  Can't get out of it...and still remain on the mission field.

Interesting.  May we pause here?  And think.

In our every day lives, under what circumstances do take a stand while also bowing?

Very interesting.  Anything coming to mind.

God is so mindful...or should I say He is so "heart"ful, for He truly knows the intent of our hearts.  Of every single heart.

Glad I am to serve the One True God!