Today’s Thought “Death, In Three’s; NO…” G. Ward

Hebrews 10:22

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

 

Whereas death in great numbers have always prevailed among every generation of man, our lives were given to more encapsulate duty unto our Creator; but how can this be conveyed amidst all the lush gardens of such a land flowing with milk and honey? Our view in this land blinds our spiritual response that can be fully devoted to the Almighty (*Ro.7:14-25); because we attribute these things perceived to be worthy of our pursuit as blessings, to forget that quite a portion of the world lies in a dismal, unproductive land, craving clean drinking water – making death even more normalized and we have modern medical technology that helps to extend our years - so readily available. So, how can we draw near if we’ve become resistant to viewing death as an inevitable occurrence inescapable, to then insist everyone, with the exception of a vile, hateful criminal goes to Heaven? V.25 (from our theme) answers – “Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together as some do but spurring each other on, especially as we see the big Day approaching” (The Message Bible).

Father God, how grateful we are that You sent Jesus, to prepare a home for us with You and whereas it’s not automatic and whereas none of us are deserving and whereas our Lord Jesus qualifies us as we’re obedient to HIM as our Leader in everything and seek to absolutely comply with all HIS commands, we ask that any observing this thought surrender to You through HIM (Jesus), who provides our escape through repentance, Amen.