Today’s Thought “Re-Burying My Treasure” G. Ward

“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.” Philippians 4:10-12

If I ask Holy God to search my heart and HE then unfolds a buried barrage of futility whereby I’m subject to remove HIS Holy shovel from HIS Mighty hand, was HE ever there (cf. 1 Jn.1:5-7, Ps. 139:23-24)?

Tuesday understands that contentment is not complacency. Contentment, in the highest assessment (i.e. spiritual), trusts in the All-Wise Savior to lead and guide (in all ways and through me) for HIS pleasure.

Today’s Thought “The British Are Coming!” G. Ward

“Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” Philippians 2:14-15

Controversy in America is so prevalent that it causes great narrative shifts moment to moment. Deflection is said to be the root cause when individuals insist on naming events of controversy without rehearsal of what Final Authority has instructed…

Although British Troops were hiding in the countryside of Massachusetts (Revolutionary War), Paul Revere never rode through town chanting, “The British Are Coming!”

Wednesday contemplates - To divide and conquer is the necklace of choice for the world soon to become the noose that destroys (eternally separating); while “LOVE still covers a multitude of sins.”

Today’s Thought “Are You Sure You Want to Know?” G. Ward

“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:1-2

There’s unfortunate expectancy from the predominance in society regarding answers of eternal proportion rarely given by those esteemed by man. Moreover and sadly, even those walking in prudence seemingly stumble, not willing to share absolutes (i.e. right vs. wrong) because it may offend and is divisive (*cf. Matt.10:34-39).

I owe it to the whole in every generation currently to make myself available to the kind of questioning needing answers from an authoritative source and the regard shared must expeditiously and unwaveringly be willing to stand in Truth with mercy. The Apostle John writes to the church as an old man with horrid beginnings as a young man. His introspection looks to those younger (chronological and faith’s regard) as “little children” because he understood Holy God’s view of the entirety of mankind needing admonition, along with nurturing to the end.

Tuesday Mandates, Go and Throw Out the Lifeline!

Today’s Thought “Crunch Time” G. Ward

When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household. John 19:26-27

Disparity found in man is ultimate denial of truth. Holy God is One and has for-warned us that our temporal state of being must recognize HIM as Owner before an eternity is missed because of personal pleasure pursued by humankind remains lesser. Moreover, HE compels us in practicing conditions of what eternity represents. The family of Holy God will spend an eternity together without a biological parameter witnessed in earth that can subtract from exercising in true godly love. Instead, we must anticipate (via a practice of heaven’s standard) the inevitability of departure here by ensuring those (with dual citizenship, i.e. heaven and earth) we’ve loved receive unconditional mercies until their reward manifests.

Thursday seeks to determine, we’re the hands and feet of Holy God in the earth and both extremities often appear too arthritic to respond to the calling to fulfill while HE remains the Mighty Healer/Deliverer. I’ll trust HIM more.

Today’s Thought “Inside, Out…” G. Ward

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

There’s satisfaction in knowing that living through the righteous code given man yields a perspective in contentment. Moreover and if practiced (that is, character), it demands simplicity emanate from my intended existentialism, placing the spot light on my Blessed Redeemer, the Hope to all. When my reliance on self seeps through the desired impact, I fall. Indifferent from homage in normality, I remain down until Sufficiency picks me up.

Wednesday knows restoration is near and exercises in gratefulness. I’m nothing without HIM.

Today’s Thought “Walking In Receptivity” G. Ward

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29

While many call HIM LORD and fail at the commands given them, my life on today is not my own to perpetuate horrid categorization on who may qualify. Moreover, while grace from Holy God remains Sufficient (both through redemption and provisionally), it’s also deficiently found in man. May I cease on today in appropriating evil.

Another Tuesday presented that I may encourage the disenfranchised, the oppressed and the presumed unlovely, because I too once suffered therein…

Today’s Thought “Heaven Awaits?” G. Ward

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

Assurance perceived regarding the promises of Holy God is not accepting of conditional praise from man (cf. Lk.6:46). Altogether (and very particularly in individuality) our approach must represent a thirst in seeing HIS control reign supreme; not us as co-pilot.

Monday must prepare for the call of “May Day” to the Control Tower because a fatal crash is more imminent due to our taking the wheel. Will the Tower answer (*Pr.1:24-29)?