Today’s Thought “Deliberate Doublemindedness” G. Ward

Matthew 6: ³⁴ “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

 

Idolatry is service, or deep trust given to anything created— including anything that holds power or authority over one and giving that thing or person such allegiance, in place of the true and living God. Rather than begin with a personal verdict of not guilty, an examination is warranted with each of us; particularly in view of the fragility of things and people (so temporal), contrasted with the Savior (*not a created being), giving HIS life as a Perfect Substitute for our punishment and the eternal hope of Heaven where troubles cease.

The examination aforementioned, won’t be so entirely encapsulated in selfish desire to wait for Friday, so as to celebrate vigorously, but celebrates each day for their Redeemer’s victorious distribution of love and presence, over doom and destruction – we all deserve. Now, let’s assess our plans against ALL of that great provision; for to disallow HIS plan for your and my life HE purchased, furthers an idolatrous spirit (Ps.94:11).

 

Father God, may Your blessings come under best investigation by us, that first appreciates employment, housing, family, in view of so many desirous of the same and not be so overwhelmed in things we can see and touch. For the substance is ode to Jesus; and causes our reflections to remember others ahead of ourselves. May our joy rise in that recall, praising You for our usefulness; for to serve, will seek those dis-spirited and proclaim HIS appointment by walking alongside them until they realize HE remains a present help in/through every occasion. In Jesus Name, Amen.