VESTS

A vest is not a required part of any wardrobe. They can look great, but honestly aren't really necessary.

So some find them a good option and others do not. It is a choice, not a demand in any way.

Spiritual vests are something worn by God's design. They are sometimes not apparent in their value.

For their purpose is to serve God's will. Not our glory or prosperity. And that can be uncomfortable.

The mind doesn't always enjoy this option. We may connect reward with any faithfulness.

So if we must wear what isn't our choice, some calling, some duty or ministry it ought to at the very least gain us some sympathy. Only God doesn't see it that way.

Any vest is designed to fit our lives for some divine purpose. They are uniquely akin to whatever path God sets before us.

So they are a temporary covering. Those necessary to either empower or in some way aid us for the journey.

But the problem is it comes as God decides. Which means it is more about what will aid our faith and soul.

So it may come as love or peace. Instead of what we think we need. That being in our view something that is flashy.

A nice glimmering appearance that others will admire. One that says what a great saint am I.

Which is naturally the result of our ego. A need to stamp our hand print on the fabric so it appears it is our choice.

But that is the part that always burdens. It is when the vest becomes scratchy because it isn't what we expected it to be.

How far we travel and only wonder, will this vest, this burden be ours? Will it ever move past the point of our need to the point of our refuge?

The question is only answered when we pause and really take time to appreciate the vest for it true worth. That can take a life time.

Hopefully we spend more time savoring it than complaining.