Yesterday I was having an Einstein’s date with my daughter, Sophie, and when I asked her how God has been working in her life, she spoke of dedication—that God was drawing her to deeper levels of dedication.
That led us to converse about the commitment I made over four years ago to dedicate my life to encouraging Christian generosity. Serendipitously, we checked and realized that it was exactly 1,499 days ago, so she asked me: “What will you post to celebrate 1,500?”
I replied, “I don’t know because I ask God to lead me each morning as to what I should study.” Her reply was, “Dad, you’ve gotta use that great quote/scene from the Hobbit!” So here it is. Happy 1,500 days!
Galadriel: Why the Halfling?
Gandalf: Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? That’s because I am afraid and he gives me courage.
Enjoy the “Why the Halfling?” scene on YouTube from the movie “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien.
My prayer is that these daily meditations help dispel your fears linked to the evil all around us and give you courage to show kindness and love in your everyday deeds in the spirit of Ephesians 5:15-16.
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”