Today’s Thought “Longest Dream” G. Ward

Matthew 11: ²⁸ “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 

 

Meditation, concerning the work of Christ that demanded our obedience and not a presumable accompaniment from us (Eph.2:8-9) is astounding. Most scenarios presented mankind that may contain any element of success, generally is due to our efforts, but the highest achievement for man (i.e., absolute forgiveness of sins and restoration onto being received in the eternal realm), has become the sole precedent of Christ’s righteousness towards us (John 6:44). Moreover, it keeps us amazed, in how a Perfect Redeemer desires a relationship with us; particularly upon our distant, unholy acts in wrongful attitude, along with blatant committal of selfish activity (that’s not worthy of presentation unto any man) – to which all have been guilty (*1 John 1:8).

The rest offered from such violating acts, most assuredly remains available; but is easily discernable by the Omniscient Savior (Ps.139:1-3) and whereas our sincerity desires change, like the early disciples, we’re called to follow HIM (Luke 6:46) …