Today’s Thought “Laid to Rest?” G. Ward

“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

 

There’s cultural permissiveness rendered from many that is opposite of Holy God’s demand for every human regarding dying unto Himself (Jn.14:6). Every entertainer (upon dying) is said to be with the greats who have passed away many years prior and will be responsible in forming that heavenly choir (never proposed). After the masses hear of the demise of a loved one, blanket rehearsed statements seek to extend comfort to those closest to the deceased by insisting “they’re in a better place,” cheapening efforts in reciprocity from believers who have died; not a physical death, but a spiritual one (Mt.16:24, Gal.2:20).

When something is inferred incessantly many can/will forget to investigate its worthiness and doing so may cost them eternally. “And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain for He says, “At the acceptable time I listened to you,
And on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation” (2 Cor.6:1-2).

Happy Monday!