Observations: John was wearing very simple and "poor" clothing made of camel's hair... which I assume is not the best. He is also eating locusts and wild honey for his meals. It shows the life of a very simple man who does not need a lot of essentials for living. He gets by on what he can utilize; not rich, material objects.
Application: I think it can be easy for us to get wrapped up in materialism... wanting this, wanting that, thinking we need this or that. In reality, it's just a wanting of more things to fill up our life. John doesn't seem to have this need for large, flashy objects to gain social status. In my life I think I need to think twice before making purchases and asking myself if it's really necessary and if I can go without the newest thing out there. I know I don't struggle with this too much, but sometimes those impulse purchases get me... why fill my life with stuff when I already have everything I need?
Prayer: Help me to realize the things in life that I truly need and those that I just want and can go without. Help me to see that I have been blessed beyond measure and don't actually "need" more stuff.
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This is a very real and relevant application for all of us. I too should think twice in this area.Thanks Eric. Erin
Ouch. Convicting take, Eric.
For what it's worth though, you're so hip you could make a camels hair coat look pretty stylish.
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