Today’s Thought “So They Loaded Up the Truck and They Moved to Beverly…” G. Ward

Joshua 24

² Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: ‘From ancient times your fathers lived beyond the Euphrates River, namely, Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor, and they served other gods. 

Rarely may any contemplate how Abraham was called to absolutely pack up and leave his home; to then, without hesitance go; despite not knowing which direction he was to endeavor, yet doing so because God said. It’s a picture for any who insist they know the Lord towards implicit trust of HIM and while many worship our Lord, some may forget that if worship won’t have a required effort to do, it’s not received (*cf. Amos 5:21-24). For a long time now, we’ve violated understanding why our Lord would pull Abraham away from the comfort of home and whereas the land to which he lived was so entirely idolatrous, Almighty God would set a precedent recorded at 1 Thess.1:9, ”For they themselves report about us as to the kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God” *and whereas An idol is anything that replaces the one, true God – have you been guilty?

And Father God, ashamedly, we hang our heads low because we know we’ve had many idols, primarily ourselves; very particularly, each time we’ve chosen to follow our thoughts and whims, pursuing personal delight versus blessing Your Name for being a present help. As You alone are with All Wisdom and Power. So, may our concerted effort for this day presented repent, as we’re mindful of how great You are and how You created us - substantially less than, as we submit accordingly and through Jesus, Amen.