Today’s Thought “Blindness Preferred” G. Ward

1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

 

Holy God knowing your heart is why HE sent Jesus (*Jer.17:9-10). The very prefacing of “God knows my heart” is certainly defensive, deserving no heavenly commendation, but insists on genuine repentance onto the effectual calling (i.e., the effective summons that regenerates the spiritually dead heart, opening it to understand and embrace Christ). That regeneration (or inner transformation) happens upon the love relationship realized/intended, to then insist on HIS daily feedings from HIS Word. Bon Appetit!

 

Today’s Thought “A Proper View” G. Ward

Matthew 7:12

“So, whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

While many perpetuate the notion of not having a book that instructs them in foundational endeavors, consideration of the greatest compilation continues, more available than any and whereas disagreements lends anger unsanctioned by the Author of this eternal document (Eph.4:26), those desirous to capitulate to its governance, are called to look beyond every point of contention – because it will not last and whereas accountability to all our Creator instructed will (*Matt.24:35), may our newest demeanor exercise accordingly (2 Cor.5:17).

 

Today’s Thought “What Are We to Do?” G. Ward  

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

 

Whereas believers in Christ have a dual citizenship (earth and Heaven), we live as citizens unto the eternal Home given (John 14:1-3), no matter the temporary land we’re in; absolutely relying on the Almighty, Owner of both. The spiritual posture we’re to maintain submits to laws of this temporary home, along with greatest hospitality, kindness and patience towards any, because our Father desires their repentance as HE’S received ours (2 Pe.3:9). There’s certainly enough room in Heaven for any. Therefore, HE compels us to share the avenue in how any can have an eternity with HIM (John 14:6), along with expressing how urgent and genuine one must be as they confess their sins to HIM, along with maintaining an ongoing faithfulness in observing the guidance HE offers from Genesis to Revelation.

This actuality most assuredly won’t leave room for other perspectives and considerations of earthen anarchy; particularly since many don’t regard HIS Sovereign Control. Moreover, and whereas empires have come and gone, along with its leadership having been like the grass withering in the field – may every believer cease mingling therein (1 John 2:15-17), trusting solely in the ONE Maker of Heaven and earth.

 

Today’s Thought “We Shall Behold HIM!” G. Ward

Luke 2: ²⁸ then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said, ²⁹ “Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace, According to Your word; ³⁰ For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

Simeon was devout in believing our Lord’s promise of the Messiah and so wanted to live long enough to witness HIS entry (cf. John 1:1-3, 14) and whereas Holy God allowed such an example to exist for our today, many predecessors of ours also read of such and so shall others beyond our years.

A friend’s Mother passed to eternal life on last evening at 9:50 p.m., and encamped around her were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Perhaps like some of us and prior to her lack in mobility she’d think, how could such a loving God be so merciful towards me? Yet, the period so debilitatingly unrestful and painful, given her – insisted, “no more treatments” and whereas her few days assured – happened and whereas her meditations (during that culminating process) didn’t embrace stock portfolios and banking information, but embraced thoughts of an eternal home promised – she saw Jesus at 9:50 ½ p.m.

 

Today’s Thought “Exploration Onto Quicksand” G. Ward

Hebrews 13

 ⁸ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever. ⁹ Do not be misled by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.

 

External rules, as it pertains to the things of Holy God is/was never the objective for mankind, but that each would convey how being owned by their Creator granted security and greatest peace, even while amidst ever-changing “strange teachings” seemingly worthy to follow; particularly because portions of what these eloquent presenters pervade stem from Truth, along with presumptive nuances that ultimately subvert the Truth of all Christ offered (*Col.2:13-14). Unfortunately, we’re growing comfortably dependent on most everything our liberal arts education pervades concerning historical accounts promoting sectarianism, including that system’s tolerance of an exploration from many proposed philosophical twists, even that to which denies Christ.

Truth: The doctrine of our LORD given your Great-Grandmother – remains; for there’s no need for HIS Word to change, because we have computers, cell phones and AI…

 

Today’s Thought “Avid Reader” G. Ward

2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

 

Whereas intelligence is with a wide range, involving pursuit of information available, our daily exposure to life in earth grants more consumption of good and bad data. Therefore, and while believers in Christ sufficiency, subjugate all information against the eternal message (Matt.24:35) HE (i.e., our LORD) presents, we’re grateful for our reasoning imposed (*1 Cor.2:14), that keeps giving perfect guidance; not so as to be showy, but to ensure others are not with attempts through intellect that seeks to crack the spiritual code – onto more foolish speculation, but more identify its inclusivity (Ro.10:13) – because its AUTHOR desires a love relationship with them also.

 

Today’s Thought “New Year, New Self?” G. Ward

Colossians 3

1 Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ² Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. ³ For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

 

Life in earth (for the predominance of humanity), can be compared to an exotic vacation, where many significant sights exist and whereas a priority list that asks what shall be first is permitted – we’re (all) with a propensity to forget, that if our Creator won’t grant another breath, our plans are meaningless. More sooner, than later, an eternity awaits and whereas some will experience a great blissful forever – because they allowed the lordship Christ offered in earth to govern their steps, others, enamored with choices, trusting intellect and building on their own temporary dwelling, unknowingly say yes to an eternal doom. Instead, a new day prays that doom be thwarted through Christ and the spiritual proactivity of HIS church reaches any.