Today’s Thought “When I Grow Up…” G. Ward

“And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.” Luke 2:36-37

 

No, you cannot move in at your place of worship similar to what Anna did. Ours would consider more an opportunity in avoidance of mortgage payments and utilities vs. gaining greater dependence n Holy God. Moreover,  the particulars of Anna’s spiritual endeavor is given to us that our consideration wouldn’t necessarily mimic the same, but insist on a personal, authentic pursuit of the All-Wise Savior.

The activity of belief has become your faith; it’s certainly not what is said (Jas.2:14-17). Anna’s devotion was incessant, imposing on any who would listen to the mighty works of Holy God (Lk.2:38). If/when you offer defense mechanisms that speaks to the many tasks you’re involved with (daily) that disables a concise presentation of gospel Truth unto those disconnected, it must first contemplate (not circumvent) Who enables breath to achieve anything (Jn.15:5).

Happy Thursday!