Today’s Thought “Workers Are Few” G. Ward

2 Corinthians 5:20

 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

 

While our world teaches men to rely on systems unto a journey to be satisfied and whereas this quest is an age-old hunt that never culminated onto contentment – believers in Christ are convicted/convinced by an amazing grace afforded them; enough so, they believe there’s room at the inn for another and freely share (respectfully allowing this procedural instruction with patience, accuracy, availability and love). A true disciple is inevitably made by the Almighty and the world is blessed with another example in steadfast belief whereby words from the newest convert are few, but their actions speak volumes (cf. Jas.2:18-20) …

 

Today’s Thought “Pockets Filled, But an Empty Heart” G. Ward

Luke 16:13

“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

 

Whereas those serving as treasurers and other officers in the local church are generally those deemed financially successful, oversight of some devoted to our Lord is most imperative. The religious leaders in the day of Jesus would offer a similitude of God and wealth, as if to say wealth is favor from the Holy One; this would certainly cancel our Lord in earth, along with those 12 disciples HE’D choose in portraying HIS gospel; they weren’t rich by any stretch of the imagination.

It is written to thwart ideas of blessings contingent on perception of things and whereby we should exist in the substance of the Invisible (*Col.1:15), many times we’re more impressed with shiny things and people. Whether rich or poor, there’s a denominator in understanding that all need our Lord Jesus.

 

Today’s Thought “Fools Rush In” G. Ward

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.

 

A song of old (Fools Rush In) is indicative of one who absolutely fell in love and knew a vitality necessary for him to thrive, included immediate marriage. Songs are primarily pertinent to self-love for these times, so contradictory to God’s Word (Phil.2:3-4, 2 Ti.3:1-2) and whereas this song could serve as a corollary to an intended love relationship with Holy God and encourage any to capitulate. A true encounter onto HIS grace and mercy can/will leave any (so undeserving – Ro.5:6-8) confounded in how can HE love me, despite all my flaws, yet so grateful HE does…

 

Today’s Thought “Sin in the House” G. Ward

John 6

²⁸ Therefore they said to Him, “What are we to do, so that we may accomplish the works of God?” ²⁹ Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”

The gospel is paramount unto every era of mankind. It alone determines joy with peace on earth and guarantees eternal presence with the Almighty God (*i.e., when one crucifies their flesh (daily) through repentance; because of a practice established of owning themselves). Moreover, it won’t look to inaccuracies from other men, but will only seek to contrast this proposed new life against the Lord Jesus (anything less is foolish defense and pompous).

There’s peculiarity in believer-ship because it absolutely depends on our Lord, versus systems and its leadership (so wavering) and whereas our lives are replete with occupation and family, our greatest calling to fulfill is to make Christ known (incidentally, this won’t ever mean – knowing your politics, soon to pass away and for those who think Holy God co-exists with your ballots, REMEMBER, HE ALONE IS SOVEREIGN, HAVING NEED OF NOTHING!).

 

Today’s Thought “Modernity’s Failure” G. Ward

Revelation 21

⁵ And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” 

 

Everything that proceeds from our Lord’s script is significant and whereas HIS promises are numerous, including the authoritative measure when God ends Heaven and earth and because our mindsets are limited and whereas God’s Word is not comparable to dissecting a Shakespearian sonnet, but only spiritually discerned and must be studied thoroughly and accurately (1 Cor.2:14, 2 Ti.2:15), we also are compelled to write. This won’t mean our Lord ever will enable a newest testament for you, but that HE’D be regarded as Faithful; particularly as our eternality rests on that actuality.

Howbeit, that it’s become so rare that very few bring their bibles, pen and paper to services? Have we out grown God’s Word? Has it lost its relevancy, or has our belief (?)…

 

Today’s Thought “Spanked Graciously” G. Ward

John 16

⁷ But I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I am leaving; for if I do not leave, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. ⁸ And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment:

The Savior promised, became “God with us” and HE would endeavor a work miraculously unparalleled that reconciliation from sin would allow a love relationship with Holy God for us and whereas believers’ praise in such is ongoing, there’s periodic spiritual lapse (with all – Ro.3:23), whereby godly sorrow overwhelms our soul and when that regret occurs, desiring the comfort once experienced – we must never forget to thank God, the Holy Spirit. Keep Pressing!

 

Today’s Thought “Faithful Is HIS Name” G. Ward

Romans 3

³ What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? ⁴ Far from it! Rather, God must prove to be true, though every person be found a liar, as it is written:

“So that You are justified in Your words,
And prevail when You are judged.”

 

The Apostle’s listening audience would certainly derive from Abraham’s ancestral line, assuming their Jewish regard as safe passage unto Holy God and whereas both Testament’s (i.e., Old & New) contingency warrants repentance from man to the Holy One, Paul’s fortitude should be ours, particularly as he authoritatively demanded they know – no matter their convictions through a popular messaging that pervaded, ‘”we’re God’s chosen,” won’t ever mean knowing HIS works with periodic acquiescing thereunto as the requirement (*Eph.2:8-9), but to know every human is regarded a violator – until surrendered to the Lord Jesus (Ro.3:10).

Does HE know your name, remains the million-dollar question?