Today’s Thought “Interdependence” G. Ward

Acts 1:14

All these were continually devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

 

There appears a necessitation for consolation’s sake when any are faced with miseries and uncertainties and whereas these disciples experienced incessant, instructional encouragement from our Savior of a soon departure from the earth (John 14:1-3,16:5 –10), even HIS ascension to Heaven after a 40-day visitation from the dead, their grief was overwhelming due to such dependence on HIS care and guidance for their every desired moment with HIM.

Our war is similar. As believers, we too desire a pinnacle experience amidst so many times of self-imposed detachment from HIS presence (cf. *Ro.7:15-20), indicative of our desire in the greatest moment of intimacy with the Savior; particularly HIS unrelenting care for us. Altogether, this serves as the most excellent corollary to the need for fellowship with other believers (*Heb.10:25). It’s that convening where reminders are given – first, by the Spirit of Christ (John 14:26) and confirmed by/in other saints (cf. 1 Cor.1:2) – who may appear more strengthened (in God) for the moment presented…