Get it Right

Correctly stitching a garment doesn’t seem significant unless someone grades the outcome. After finishing any task in life, “Do it over” is not something you want to hear.

The Israelites rejected God as their King when they wanted a king like the other nations. So, God appointed a king to rule over them. They feared Him, but not enough to repent of their rebellion; thus, the people constantly struggled with living rightly, staying faithful to God because they wanted what was wrong, and refused to repent. From that time forward, they suffered under the rule of evil kings more than those who did right in the sight of the Lord.

What is the importance of a garment correctly sewn? Seams stitched too loose or tight compromise the garment. It will not look or fit right, and pressure on the seams can loosen or pop the threads. Sewing it right from the beginning saves time, energy, and frustration. The same principle is true in life, and God’s Word teaches us the right way to live to avoid life’s consequences and stress. You can complete a task well, with dedication, or with an “I’ll do it my way” attitude. The course of action you choose decides the result of your work. Starting well and finishing what you started is vital, but more importantly, ending well and hear Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. . . enter thou into the joy of thy Lord” (Matthew 25:23).