Noble

Definition: "Noble"...of an exalted moral or mental character or excellence; lofty: a noble thought.

The root of noble is similar to that for "knowable" and came from Roman officials who were well known.  Later, noble, also came to be identified with people of excellent character and high moral qualities.  But this morning as I walked our neighborhood just as the dawn was breaking I was struck by the nobility of some basic qualities.  Workmen were already showing up to begin a long day of construction on new homes, lot clearing and road work in our area.  These were obviously not the kind of nobility that ancient Rome would have profiled.  But I have watched these men work hard and work together.  They have come from Mexico and El Salvador and Korea and they have families back there.  They live in humble places and send most of their earnings home.   Theirs is the nobility of work.  I was reminded that work isn't just about an exchange of effort for cash.  It's about the sacrifice of time, effort and convenience for a cause that goes beyond self.  I was reminded that supporting a family reflects the highest kind of nobility.  I'm honored and humbled to be near these noble ones.

Psalm 104:23 Then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening....27 These all look to you to give them their food at the proper time. 28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things.

blessings,
Rob Smith
http://2daysthought.blogspot.com/