Today’s Thought “Irreverence” G. Ward

 

God said to Moses, “Take Joshua the son of Nun—the Spirit is in him!—and place your hand on him. Stand him before Eleazar the priest in front of the entire congregation and commission him with everyone watching. Pass your magisterial authority over to him so that the whole congregation of the People of Israel will listen obediently to him. He is to consult with Eleazar the priest who, using the oracle-Urim, will prayerfully advise him in the presence of God. He will command the People of Israel, the entire community, in all their comings and goings.” Numbers 27:18-21

 

I’m a fan of the Tom Joyner Morning Show (Radio). It however was disturbing to hear a commentary given by one of their many weekly correspondents that highlighted the heinous events at Washington’s Naval Yard that left thirteen people dead. His reference compelled a better advocacy concerning mental illness (to which is believed to have been the issue of the perpetrator of this crime). He demanded our attention towards bad advice rendered in times past by friends and loved ones that insist going to see the preacher most certainly is not the cure to mental anguish of any kind. He stated many times that these disturbances within people cannot be prayed away. His argument lent a certain transparency needed to solidify his discourse. After admitting to his own mother that he suffered from depression, she instructed him to go see the preacher. He thought her instruction was entirely preposterous and began seeking a psychologist instead, whereby he’s able to attest to having been cured. Moreover, his own mother (years later) suffered in the same to recant her stance by seeing a professional also.

To further his argument he dichotomized a hypothetical scenario. He argued; if one contracts cancer, he visits an oncologist, he doesn’t pray it away. Sincerely so, I complement his efforts, but recognize his exposure to what Christians have offered in times past have been more pharisaical praying than Christ abiding faith. Many prefer greater religiosity, than standing in the gap for others. As a result, those with nominal faith neglect trust in the Wise Savior, Jesus our Lord and place everything in the hands of man (with his limited scope). Yes, get to the doctor if illness should occur, but soul matters belong to Holy God. When we train up in HIS nurture and admonition, peace is inevitable…

Happy Tuesday!