Today’s Thought “How Do I Match Up?” G. Ward

 

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, ¹³ even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief.” 1 Timothy 1:12-13

 

Unfortunately, individuals seemingly well acquainted with God’s word have been tagged scholarly. I say unfortunately because man has been impressed (historically) with man’s knowledge over the All Wise God. Scholar, in this sense more demands unattainable superiority. Furthermore, it delineates lack on the part of fellow believer’s spiritual aptitude in understanding “His yoke as easy and burden as light” (Mt.11:30).  It’s Him and only He that empowers, equips and commissions. What we then dispel is most certainly not more literary prose, but solely His words. Anything less is disingenuous and inauthentic.  Some theologians feel a need to dress it up, making it more entertaining. On the other hand I’ve come to realize that creativity runs a short course (Eccl.9:11), whereas “Truth” is a marathon. The older I become in grace, the less sufficient I am and also not impressed with man.

Happy Wednesday!