Today’s Thought “The Great Escape” G. Ward

Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural address contained a most excellent slogan for Americans to adopt; particularly in that time of economic uncertainty, “Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself.” This eloquent leader would seek to lead by preeminently stating truth not politics in false hope. He utilized the term to describe 1930’s years of stock market failure that lent to the Depression era as enduring “common difficulties.” Moreover, he portrayed it as solely material. Boldly, his spiritual discourse sought to have every listener to reflect on the pestilences and famines instituted by Holy God unto a people disobedient whereby escape wasn’t possible. Amazingly, in what’s been a little over eight decades ago, the modern day politician may seek to invite others unto a biblical observation, but would be misunderstood because spiritual foundation has been horribly un-investigated for our times.

The encouragement for today rests entirely on our being awakened on today (cf. Phil.1:6). The blessings therein may certainly include tangibles (cf. Mt. 6:19-21), but have more to do with having Sufficiency on our side. That reliance must never be superficial, but compelled by the love given us by our Creator. When truth becomes our insistence, we’re then faced with all our propositions in subjectiveness soon to lose strength that warrants our return unto Shelter. Please come out of the rain…