Today’s Thought “Runaway Train” G. Ward

 

“But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.” James 3:8

 

Adam-12 was a television series from the early 1970’s that I enjoyed. It was all we had that simulated what is now reality TV. Its melodramatic events allowed police officers opportunity towards societal resolve. One thing stood out each time I viewed this telecast. On the side of each patrol vehicle was the words, “To Protect and Serve.” I’m contemplating this as it relates to my position as a pastor.

Believers have a constant referral by Holy God as being sheep (Isa. 40:11, Jn.10:3, 10:14-16). Therefore, an overseer (cf.1Ti.3:1-7), such as myself, has a responsibility to shepherd them. In all I suppose, I’m yet without an ability to protect one when they feel very comfortable in a field of uncertainty and although they know many snares are prevalent, theirs is impervious to being trapped. It’s said; “you can’t outsmart the fox,” but their little knowledge of the field’s contaminants render them protected prey (seemingly). In Vegas they’d bet on black as it’s relative to playing roulette (although other colors exist for betting).

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (Jas.1:19). Holy God’s admonishing understood there would be some who take a little knowledge and become, “faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound!"

"Look! Up in the sky!"
"It's a bird!"
"It's a plane!"
"It's a Dummy that Talks Too Much!"

Happy Throwback Thursday!