Today’s Thought “Antiquated” G. Ward

“Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting.” Psalm 93:2

Perhaps like me you’re a fan of great books? Strolling through a book store is fascinating; particularly so with all the captivating titles. Many times my commendation of such excellent outer covers (with books) is soon extinguished by discovering that another narcissist is seeking to impose another manuscript on “self help” tips (sadly 400 + pages of variations therein).

Although this scenario seems esoteric to books, it’s now become the wearisome paradigm of spiritual proportions from many desiring quick resolve (i.e. from Holy God); favorable to their psyche, and when it fails to occur on their timetable, abandonment unto righteousness ensues. More religion is established as individualists’ place demand on the Creator of mankind (cf. Isa.55:8-9); furthering false notions of my intellectual prowess as sufficient to carry me through (Jn.15:5). The scholarship of man was once the manuscript of the hour at the local bookstore, until another with a title more relevant displaced it…

Happy Tuesday!