Today’s Thought “Without Recognition” G. Ward

“For you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. For, "ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS, AND ALL ITS GLORY LIKE THE FLOWER OF GRASS. THE GRASS WITHERS, AND THE FLOWER FALLS OFF, BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER." 1 Peter 1:23-25

The pursuit in accolades from man is/can be an arduous process. No matter the achievement, it’s soon to become part of history’s chronicle; forgotten. Rarely are we personally challenged to remember our greatest predecessors. We however are spurned (periodically) to pay homage unto those pioneers of heroic proportions via holiday or convocational recognition.

I believe there to be great missed opportunity in what perceivably is small an accomplishment, yet huge for the beholder of such benevolence. The crucifixion of our LORD could have been perceived as miniscule by those in His day. The practice of crucifixion (by cross) in Palestine during the Roman period was not uncommon. Unlawful individuals knew of horrific consequence for extreme violations. We, the benefactors of what many failed to understand (concerning the Ultimate Sacrifice), shouldn’t seek a historical canonicity to usurp what was given by the Savior, but a more careful surrender unto the best record in heroism given man – Christ and His righteousness. It’s eternally presented to recognize…

Happy Tuesday!