Today’s Thought “Bare Before the Master” G. Ward

“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “Return to Me with all your heart, And with fasting, weeping and mourning; and rend your heart and not your garments.”Now return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness and relenting of evil.” Joel 2:12-13

 

Our Maker knew before creating us what October 4, 2017 was going to present for the life HE allowed; even our innermost thoughts prior to surfacing. We however remain guarded, fearing discovery from others with both thoughts and activity not worthy of presentation. This kind of practiced obscurity is far more difficult than surrender to righteousness that portrays being “owned” as unsatisfactory an achievement (cf. 1 Cor.6:19-20).

Today’s wakeup call didn’t occur when the alarm sounded or when enough rest was your determination, but was/is HIS relentless pursuit of you, because HE loves the potential of your existence. After apologizing for efforts in futility, admit how necessary it is that real rest becomes yours (Mt.11:28-30). He’s waiting; but soon His patience will turn to judgment.

Happy Wednesday!