Today’s Thought “Too Analytical” G. Ward

“And in the morning, It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening. You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” Matthew 16:3

I’m reminded of my Father’s words when frigid temperatures persist. While our furnace at home never failed to blow extreme measures of heat throughout our home in winter he would say, “Think about all the stray dogs and cats enduring the elements with no shelter.” Each time my heart would break in that we were taught early the love for pets. Amazingly, homelessness (as we know it to be) was non-existent. Sure, there was the “Hobo” who through insistence embraced living among the railroad cars, but he knew he could return home.

Selfishness, or pride of life, obscures an ability to view others along with adoptable principles until our supposed need is met. Sadly, man’s impropriety in considering Holy God’s demands (particularly that insists “I am my brother’s keeper”) enables homelessness to become even more rampant than before.

Every other Friday our church travels throughout varied districts of homeless individuals to offer durable clothing, blankets, shoes, hot soup with cornbread and coffee. Although commendable, not one of our regular missionaries demanded we break our traditional cycle (knowing Metro Atlanta is to endure temperatures below freezing for the next four days). Perhaps it was too cold…

I’m so glad that Jesus (with whatever the weather conditions were) at Calvary’s cross, endured great crucifixion on my behalf! What shall I render unto this Great King?

Happy Thursday!