Never before has the past been so significant to the present. Clothing Styles from years past repeat themselves over again during shorter periods of time. Music has its revival after a short period of being considered out dated. After being created a few short years ago, a duplication of effort and small improvements to a design is all it takes to breathe new life into an otherwise lost version.
There was a time when duplication was considered offensive. In the 80's to repeat another person's style was considered, "Biting." In other words one would be criticized for taking a piece of an idea conceived by another. Today to duplicate someone or something is almost considered paying respect to the originator.
Duplication has always been a part human society. In fact, traditions were formed by the repetition of a past generations actions. We celebrate days during the calendar year. We take time off or special care to honor the day on holidays, anniversaries and birthdays. Traditions are formed as a result. Paying homage to the significance of special days has always been a means of remembering the past and or looking forward to the future. New Year's day has the special ability to do both. On New year's day one can etch old and new. One hundred and eighty degrees in the other direction is the opposite of where you were. Give yourself another chance to do whatever you missed in the last year. Duplicate the things you did correctly. Place a twist on your past sins. Repent and be made new in Jesus Christ.
Mark 8:23-25
And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.
We have come to a new place in time. There are many things that may not be as clear as they should be. Let us allow the Word of God to touch a place in our hearts and remove confusion while clearing our blurred vision.
