The Levi Strauss company, started in the late 1800s also
dealt with fabric and was made more popular when metal was added to the durable
denim, as small rivets, to keep the garment strong at the points of
strain. (You probably see where this is going.) It was a good choice of apparel for
those with demanding physical jobs of the times: cowboys, lumberjacks, and railroad
workers.
Levi’s became a basic item of clothing in the 1970s when the
culture shifted to a focus of simplicity and “back to earth” efforts and blue
jeans were the garb of choice for a whole young generation. Coincidentally it was also the time of the
Jesus movement, and I can’t help but wonder if God was chuckling, seeing how
many of His young and eager followers donning denim jeans, overalls, and maxi
skirts (often a Levi’s label) were crisscrossing the country, His word in their
hands and hearts, hungry to learn, and digging into the gardens of their community
and the restoration of Eden. We were
little priests getting our first taste of His goodness and sharing it with
those around us. A feast of days.
Whatever age you happen to be, whatever garment you chose to
wear this morning, remember how durable the promises of God are, the fiber of
the life you have, and the rivets of His grace and help that will support you
through every moment of strain. We have
an immensely strong God to count on, and one with a great sense of humor and a
heart that is totally full of love and at work for our well-being. He is big enough to hold us close and guide
us, aware of what is weighing on us today and more than enough to help us
through it. Keep going. We are made for this life of faith and trust. It is a strong fiber.
Photograph from morguefile.com by Xenia
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