Today’s Thought “At the Barbeque…” G. Ward John 10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. Jesus issues a clarion call to His own; He desires all would find every answer in Himself. He gave every man life and therefore is its Author (John 1:3-4, 4:6) and whereas many this weekend will audaciously bind Satan in their prayers (How can any commune with the Almighty and insist on warring with a defeated foe?), only HE did/could do that (*cf. Eph.6:10-17). Moreover, we’d do well to receive His context in this tremendous warning to know that the thief is the false teacher (vs.1) and he will perhaps be at the barbeque and there’s an answer – “But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness” (2 Ti.2:16). The Apostles knew the value of implicit faith, refusing to move away from God’s Word; eat the ribs, but stay clear of their discourse.