Today’s Thought “Beleaguered” G. Ward

“I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” Matthew 16:18

Life appears to be this crazy cycle of travailing through great difficulties. It’s comparable to riding a roller coaster; you’re very relieved in getting to the pinnacle of the great curvature to know sudden descent will follow.

There’s been (historically) an unnecessary religious movement with the passage above that pays more attention to Peter vs. his confession of Jesus as fully Divine and altogether Sufficient. Most in that same environment sought more guess work concerning Who Jesus was for what He could lend them (i.e. immediate reprieve) on their terms vs. exercising in patient trust. The “I WILL” in the passage reveals this as a process that man shouldn’t become involved with, but a pursuit in righteousness concerning HIS exemplary leadership first and then doing what HE says. When you impatiently pursue personal prudence vs. God ordained values, never expect victory, joy, peace and prosperity; because that emanates from HIM alone…

Happy Tuesday!