January 27, 2011
“Take no thought for your life.” Matthew 6:25
A warning which needs to be reiterated is that the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust of other things entering in, will choke all that God puts in. We are never free from the recurring tides of this encroachment. If it does not come on the line of clothes and food, it will come on the line of money or lack of money; of friends or lack of friends; or on the line of difficult circumstances. It is one steady encroachment all the time, and unless we allow the Spirit of God to raise up the standard against it, these things will come in like a flood.
“Take no thought for your life.” “Be careful about one thing only,” says our Lord – “your relationship to Me.” Common sense shouts loud and says – “That is absurd, I must consider how I am going to live, I must consider what I am going to eat and drink.” Jesus says you must not. Beware of allowing the thought that this statement is made by One Who does not understand our particular circumstances. Jesus Christ knows our circumstances better than we do, and He says we must not think about these things so as to make them the one concern of our life. Whenever there is competition, be sure that you put your relationship to God first.
“Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” How much evil has begun to threaten you to-day? What kind of mean little imps have been looking in and saying – Now what are you going to do next month – this summer? “Be anxious for nothing,” Jesus says. Look again and think. Keep your mind on the “much more” of your heavenly Father.
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January 27, 2011
Journal Entry for Today-JDV
Last night in Bible study I was struck by what seemed like hearts hardened and callused against people that have little. Politics spewed and polarized positioning (mine included) came roaring out. Suddenly we were disconnected and passionate with political purpose. We disagreed and our rancor was alive and well. The fruits of the Spirit disappeared as we argued the issues of the days with conflicting manmade ideas and solutions.
And God says…”Acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, do not rely on your own understanding and He will make your paths straight. Rancor and vitriol break out when you are promoting yourself in the costume of political parties and ideas. Political posturing and positioning is simply one more way that you tell Me that you can solve your own problems and issues of the day. You can be engaged in your issues of the day, and I want you involved in helping other people, but remember to allow Me work through you, let Me bring the solutions to you and through you. “
“It is the same with your work and career. Look to Me, and let Me guide your hopes, dreams, thoughts and ideas. Seek Me first, and I will make your paths straight.”
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