Today’s Thought “Fraternal Order” G. Ward

Luke 16:24-25 And he cried out and said, “Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool off my tongue, for I am in agony in this flame.” But Abraham said, “Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony.”

There’s a consolation worth distributing when the demise of a loved one occurs, including assurance of an inevitable, eternal presence with those who have passed for any remaining (cf. Matt.7:21). While consensus remains soothing for the soul grieved in temporal despair, it’s entirely without authority in placing another in a land without human proprietorship (Ps.24:1). Obedience to the Landowner continues as the litmus test unto suggestive faith and no matter the excessive remarks from man portraying the goodness found in one’s life journey (Ro.3:10,23), the Most High’s recognition remains paramount.