Today’s Thought “Outer Limits” G. Ward

“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 2:17

Freedom perceived without authoritative demand from Superiority places anyone onto a path of desolate destruction; while Holy God loving us so, desires to extend grace.

Thursday’s throwback recalls my limited guidance as synonymous with a wilderness experience while practically starving for food and water and deciding to pluck poisonous mushrooms to soon suffer a horrid fate. Only trust HIM…

Today’s Thought “Oligarchy” G. Ward

“Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?” James 2:6-7

The term oligarch was that which appeared on a standardized test of sorts never to be used until this political climate of unrest re-introduced it. It’s deemed a rich person with influence. Our mindset settling for less than what the Owner of the world offers is the compromise that carries an eternal imposition (if not extinguished through repentance).

Wednesday must never settle for being impressed with what ultimately will be regarded as insufficient (cf. Mt.24:35)…

Today’s Thought “Categorically Impossible” G. Ward

1 John 3:16 “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16

In a perfect, God led society, morality would squash ideas in selfish motives that subtract from redemption perceived (for any desiring HIM as Lord). The problem is the distortion of truth causes many realities to perceive that denies a one God reality (Deut.6:4-7). As believers we must remain vigilant with the demand given us that insists on being separate from societal ills (1 Jn.2:15-17). Moreover, be assured and encouraged to know the day presented you is Holy God’s mercy allowing your second chance…

May Tuesday allow someone else to perceive HIS redeeming them? That’s our purpose!

Today’s Thought “Looking Unto An Improper Source” G. Ward

“For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree with the law, that it is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me.” Romans 7:15-17

Very immature Christianity references goodness found in humankind to determine their own plight in Christ (cf. Eph.2:10). It causes grief, purporting inconsistent worship, along with great criticism that anticipates fallen-ness from spiritual leaders.

 Holy God is able to deal with the whole of mankind heart to heart, thus our referring to Him as personal Savior; but don’t forget the connotation (personal). His judgment(s) weighs our individual hearts accordingly…

Monday admits, “It’s me O Lord standing in need!”

Today’s Thought “Embodying Hope” G. Ward

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

There’s a more excellent manuscript that continues as the best seller. It extends purpose for the least unto the greatest. Though many have obtained a copy, follow-ship therein more awaits a part-two version. Its unchanging characteristic has many familiar, quoting those catchy, inspirational phrases in philosophical parameter vs. Holy God speaking to man. When will we tire?

Thursday’s demand for an answer that accommodates my ever evolving mindset needs to be put to rest. HE alone is able.

Today’s Thought “Mundane, Entirely Inappropriate” G. Ward

Then she cried, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” When he awoke from his sleep, he said, “I will escape as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him.” Judges 16:20

The world’s perspective of Holy God is mostly calling on Him as a spoiled child would upon entering a toy store with their parent. Our awakening unto yesterday’s despair is the same. It more reveals lack in pursuit of Who we call LORD, while denying the love relationship intended from Holy God to us. Moreover, the neglect in altruism (concerning the things of God) may soon require His shelter to discover more storm (*Pr.1:24-29).

May Wednesday find you faithful?

Today’s Thought “Who’s Behind Me?” G. Ward

“How happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the Lord’s instruction!” Psalm 119:1

The new day presented can often be weighty; particularly when peaceable resolve with others went violated. Our modern day culture insists that contentiousness with another be addressed that would foster better understanding. Moreover, for believers statements like, “we’ll agree to disagree” are antithetical to what Final Authority demands (*Ac.2:44, 1 Cor.13:1-7). Why? Because every answer is contained by Holy God’s words and when followed contentment rests therein. When our feeling violated has a need to be addressed, our subliminal mindset demands that dialogue intended with the person of contention answer on our terms, whereby argument persists…

Allow Tuesday to recall Holy God’s greatest attribute as “Love” worthy to follow.