Today’s Thought “Drowning in the Sea of Presumption” G. Ward

 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 And the LORD God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy.

 In the year 2020, 65% of Americans identified themselves as Christians and whereas what any echo - lacks actuality until activity follows lip service, there’s need for great concern from those purveyors insisting they know HIM and true believers have the message that truly reconciles; particularly in view of cultural pervasiveness of what it takes to know HIM (*cf. Luke 6:46). Ours must cease in criticisms and acknowledge a dutiful response. Moreover, there’s plenty of lifeline remaining, that sets the record straight, as to Who rescued them (Ro.5:8). If no intentional persistence is found in believers (that seeks to rescue the perishing), it more proves their being part of the faction needing the lifeline aforementioned.

 

Today’s Thought “My Ambassador-ship” G. Ward

Romans 16:1-2

I recommend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea, ² that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and of myself as well.

 

Phoebe would be a widow and directly responsible to hand deliver this letter by this Apostle. Her great, spiritual character prefaced this delivery and although many knew of her humility, it would be an unusual task afforded a woman.

*While any can be drawn to HIS majesty (John 6:44) and useful for HIS glory, assignments by HIM won’t bend to cultural relativities, but merely provide demands from an unchanging, Holy God, ensuring HIS will be done. Are you preparing accordingly?

 

Today’s Thought “Known by the Holy One” G. Ward

Hebrews 7

¹¹ So if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron?

The term “Sufficient” in believer-ship, is attributable to Christ and whereas every believer (i.e., one who places their trust in HIM), seeks each day to live holy, we know HIS perfect sacrifice as the culminating factor in being forgiven and whereas God’s own, in times past relied on a system involving priests as administrators of sacrificial acts on behalf of many desiring to be recognized in the heavenlies and because generations of those same priests were dutifully available, it would represent a temporary reconciliation. This era however, calls attention to an elimination of another way to spiritual reconciliation, insisting all would know Jesus Christ as the Only Way (*John 14:6) and whereas “few” (Matt.7:13-14) will confirm HIS effort in their living each day, it’s not determined on what you did, but on whether or not you’ve been chosen (*John 6:44). My prayer is for this recognition as expedient (cf. Acts 3:19-20).