Today’s Thought “Round the Mulberry Bush” G. Ward

“You shall not follow other gods, any of the gods of the peoples who surround you, ¹⁵ for the Lord your God in the midst of you is a jealous God; otherwise the anger of the Lord your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth.” Deuteronomy 6:14-15

When perfect resolution is sought from social, economic or political realities, it’s not resolve at all. Moreover, temporary appeasement is a horrid reality found in man and soon diminishes unto another conquest when that pursuit fails. Audaciously, those who fail then call on the Maker of heaven and earth (as if HE’s a genie in a bottle) to bless their newest endeavor so they won’t appear insufficient.  When that thing doesn’t come to pass, they move on to another conquest and the process starts all over again.

Idolatry is synonymous with unfaithfulness insisting that the object of one’s faith lies in what’s visible. Holy God’s insistence that we place complete trust in His sovereignty so as to invite solace and contentment for our very short span in earth must always be our goal. There are no more mountains to climb when rest is sought from the SOURCE in prudence (*Ro.3:4).

Happy Wednesday!