Today’s Thought “The Science in Conjuring” G. Ward

“Now the sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem and Ham and Japheth; and Ham was the father of Canaan. These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated.” Genesis 9:18-19

Believing in Holy God is total acceptance of HIS words. Moreover, while HE is the Master Technician, our personal stewardship of HIS world demands exploration (worthy of celebration) that seeks to accommodate (cf.Jn.14:12-14). It never however demanded science opposite of His written code. We’ve explored the differences in race long enough without consideration of the original plan. Contrary to popular belief, Asians (in general terms) are not more foundational at mathematics. We must never relate generations of social improprieties to become the stigma perceived for a people group. The objective for the three son’s of Noah (being dispersed in a multitude of directions) was/is testimonial unto a whole world that when free will in man goes beyond the parameter from their Maker, you may find yourself rolling down a river without a lifesaver (Ro.6:23).

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Today’s Thought “Temporary Dwelling” G. Ward

“For he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” Hebrews 11:10

The buffoonery in nation against nation has recently placed threats of missile attack, making terrorism third a threat to perceive, as earth’s citizens remain vigilant. With nuclear weaponry as a consideration, the days of soldiers fighting one another in a rain forest has become medieval. The fear mongering tactics emanating from other government forces more perpetuate anxiety from commoners like you and me. I however failed to mention what might be second in the chart of threats for the reasonably compliant ones; we’re more subject in America towards fatality in traffic measurement, than Kim Jong-un (North Korea’s Leader) launching nuclear missiles on our shores. Our theme on today is to be broadly perceived, in that if there’s a city (i.e. Heaven - and only that city) regarded as foundational, then every other city is not (cf. Ps.127:1).

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Today’s Thought “Without Border” G. Ward

“These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.” Hebrews 11:13

As believers, our dual citizenry awaits the permanency of heaven (2 Cor.5:1-4). Shamefully and without cognizance many considerate of the message in predominance that demands total allegiance to land, fail to understand Holy God’s desire to receive all praise from man regardless of geography (Jn.3:16).  The very term “God and country” continues to inhibit proper priority unto His sovereignty. Holy God along with anything or anyone purveys ability along with the Maker of heaven and earth. When John recorded how necessary it is to worship HIM in “spirit and truth” it spoke to a reverence not found in anything or anyone. Therefore, the illustrious and inevitable “homegoing service” is compromised when reliance and security maintains my land is better than yours (cf. Ps.24:1).

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Today’s Thought “Team Sports” G. Ward

“An enemy might be able to defeat one person, but two people can stand back-to-back to defend each other. And three people are even stronger. They are like a rope that has three parts wrapped together—it is very hard to break.” Ecclesiastes 4:12

I must confess that I’ve contributed to the success of many weight loss gurus by purchasing their plan, guaranteeing a svelte look in record time. Like many, intelligence is thrown out of the window in vain desire to capture the swan within after disenfranchising my ugly duckling status via constant ingestion of “Twinkies” and “M&M’s”.

Partnering with others deficient at self-control is perhaps the mechanism of accountability that can promote desired results; so there are four of us (whereby I’m the only male) who officially are vegan for the next two weeks (along with minimizing salt and sugar). We began at 12:01 a.m. At 12:02 a.m., I began craving a thick, juicy steak, a bowl of Froot Loops and a large bag of Lay’s Potato Chips. “I am weak LORD, though art Mighty, Hold me with Thou most Powerful Hands…”

Happy Monday!

Today’s Thought “The Saga Continues” G. Ward

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Matthew 18:1

Have you been guilty of dialogue compromised by listening to another while conjuring immediate rebuttal? In most cases, this kind of disregard for another is the beginning of great discord that suffers. Unfortunately, the whole of man is with selfish aptitude in hearing (consistently) without presumption that causes immediate, reactionary plans stemming from uncertainty.

Jesus our Lord had just shared how much suffering HE would endure at the hands of many who would oppose HIM and the best of the appointed constituency desired arguing over who would be recognized as best…

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Today’s Thought “True Devotion” G. Ward

“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42

The Rabbi of old was recognized in the market place, perhaps causing those inconsistent with attending worship services to offer defiled defense as unprompted verbiage unto their bishop with echoes of false narrative on why they missed. I know it all too well. I’ve become quite the public figure also (via funeral officiating, weddings, invocations, etc.) and being greeted by many unfamiliar is quite normal with immediate sentiment of “I’ll see you on Sunday Pastor!”

Those who know (intimately acquainted) the Lord never need a wake-up call or awaken to conjured illness and impromptu family visitation; there’s Saturday preparation that anticipates great Sunday fellowship (*Let’s not forget mid-week services.) forgetting about the arthritis and headaches via ingestion of ibuprofen, while clearing the house of every human, demanding an adoption of Joshua’s stance that maintains, “If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Josh.24:15).

Happy Wednesday!

Today’s Thought “Never Alone” G. Ward

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15

Being encouraged in the Lord is the most essential component of our existence on earth; but it should never extend kudos to the All-Wise Savior for how great HE is without surrender unto His mastery over us. A wavering appreciation for being rescued from difficulty is/can often be attributed as blessings from On High, when in actuality it’s happenstance over certainty (*Jas.5:16). Holy God desires our unadulterated praise and the consistency therein (i.e. in good and bad times). He is not our Maker and more importantly the Creator of past generations to be unacquainted with man’s tactics in shrewdness; HE alone knows our heart’s intention. We would do well to act in accordance with our belief (Jas.1:22).

Happy Tuesday!