Today’s Thought “A Tedious Journey” G. Ward

 

Do not say, “Why is it that the former days were better than these?”
For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.” Ecclesiastes 7:10

 

Growing up watching my mother made me the impatient man I’ve become. Although she wasn’t in a hurry preparing a meal and dressing for work, she did both with excellence. Today I’m recalling the great Martha Jean the Queen of gospel radio. Martha Jean was iconic for Detroiters. She was upbeat and thorough and ended most expressions made with “I bet cha!” Hers mostly sought confirming the message of Christ as absolute. My mother along with most Detroiters listened daily to her radio show. The spirituals played by her were unquestionably exacting nothing being too difficult for Holy God to do. Moreover, they incited many towards great praise of Him not for what HE would do for them, but for HIS greatness and faithfulness. Most songs (spiritual, that is) now carry forth with demands unto Holy God. The very prefacing perhaps will echo a sentiment of how wonderful HE has been, so now “do it for me.” Our training up in this narcissistic approach can/will lead us into greater contempt.

My mother didn’t fall into a category of great familiarity with God that bred contempt. While she was getting dressed I would hear her singing songs like “God Specializes” and “Amazing Grace.” Everyone now approaches the great throne of mercy singing, “God Has A Blessing With Your Name On It.” Arbitrarily and presumptively, many conclude that they belong to God, but lack the passionate pursuit (cf. Jn.4:24, 1 Jn. 2:3-6). What will you propagate (as to legacy building) while meal planning?

Happy Wednesday!