Today’s Thought Absolute Recall G. Ward

“My son, do not forget my teaching,
    but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years    and bring you peace and prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2

May I impose a homework assignment on you that will aid in implementing the passage above? Regardless, you know I’ll do it because it’s my letter and if you say no, I’ll certainly not be embittered at your blatant rebellion, but will tell Holy God of your refusal (Lol).

Autumn is a perfect season in replicating God’s recompense towards man. The trees, very particularly are shedding their leaves in great numbers, while some remain, yet turning magnificent shades of yellow, gold and orange. The cool weather enables a reverse metamorphosis that reveals branches we didn’t see in late spring and summer. The appearance of lack of life is perceived in this season, yet that’s my argument for the similarity in God’s recompense towards man vs. autumn. Allow me a moment to dichotomize the trees vs. believers: Trees appear lifeless in autumn, while the inside still absorbs nutrients and light to enable future growth, awaiting its Maker’s change of weather to then produce more fruit (i.e. leaves, fruit, etc.). Man, is the same. He then can appear insignificant (i.e. lifeless, unproductive, etc.), while the inside is the better determinant (cf. 1 Sa.16:7), because His Maker is also His Source. Unlike the trees, man can/will forget the source of his supply and attempt growing on his own. The great thing about his Maker is His being faithful in His love towards man, always identifying with His creation’s repentance enough to save him from dying.

Back to the homework assignment; before next week, take a long walk in a park (preferably with a walking trail) and observe the trees, remembering this letter, while thanking Holy God for His excellent Gift – Jesus! Happy Thursday!