“Creating a Rug”

February 20, 2008
Wednesday

Genesis 1:1-2:2

I used to think a “Persian” rug was just a carpet from Turkey that cost lots of money. One day we journeyed to a co-op where women from all over Turkey made rugs to be sold. These women represented just a few of the many who chose to work at home or other facilities in order to make a living for their families. We found out that each rug was hand-woven. That means that it takes upwards of 9-10 months to make one rug and because of the strain on their eyes and body, working more than four hours a day is very difficult. Imagine, sitting down and working on something for that long. Imagine running one thread through many in order to create a very specific design. In a world that requires immediate satisfaction, it’s a difficult thing to do. Besides the detailed designs, these rugs are built to last. They laid out a number of completed rugs and invited us to take off our shoes and walk on them. They looked like they should be only on the wall, for people to admire. Yet these rugs are found on the floors of homes throughout Turkey. They are passed down through generations! Grandmother to grandson! Amazing!
God created a masterpiece in six days upon which we walk. It is built to last and it is our responsibility to make sure we treat it in such a way that we can pass it on. It’s not just to be admired, but also enjoyed. As we walk through the day, may we admire the detail and beauty of what God has created, and give thanks!