Covering....

Last night had a conversation about a differant culture than mine. 
And as a part of that culture 
the women needed to have a man in their life -
for security, for stability, for protection....      
and    
even though the men often didn't provide those things 
the women still 'had to find a man to look after that'   
and when that man didn't 'work out'  
they would find another one...  
which lead to cycle of
promiscuity
abuse
disfunction

a broken cycle
to try and meet a true need....

This morning I read the book of Ruth.
A similar story of Women
being vulnerable
in a 'man society'.
and Boaz - the Kinsman Redeemer
chose to be a Man of Honour...
A 'covering' for those who had none.

a type of Christ...

It makes me think of my culture.
Who are the people that are vulnerable
who are not 'covered'?
Who need Christ.... with 'skin on'...

Lord Jesus
You speak about caring for those in prison
those who aren't clothed
those who have no hope
as caring for You... Matt 25:37-40

Lord, who do You
want to use me
to be Jesus to...?

O Lord,
I know I can only do this
in Your strength
in You wisdom.
for it is far too much for me
to care for the brokenness of Your world
unless You do it through me.
one person
one 'care'
at a time.

Thank You
for being all I need
to do that
today.

Yes.

PJ