In the past when I looked across the confluence of two rivers, I often stared at the majesty of the mountain beyond. I always wanted to go over there and climb to its peak just to see what was on the other side. My brother felt the same way about it, and we planned that some day we would do it together. But time passed and we didn’t.  He died, and now it remains only one of so many regrets that clutter up the past.

My belief is that a multitude look at Scripture the same way. They are drawn to it, but will they make the move before the opportunity vanishes?

Jeremiah 29:13 

You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart.

Matthew 6:33 

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Give it some consideration before it is too late.

Gary

ILLUSTRATION: In the popular comic strip “Peanuts,” Lucy asks Charlie Brown, “Why are we here on earth?”
He replies, “To make others happy.”
She ponders this for a moment and then asks, “Then why are the others here?”

Philippians 2:3 

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Luke 6:31 

And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.

Give it some thought, Lucy.

Gary

“I thought this night would never end” is a statement following a terrible ordeal that keeps you awake all night. You believe when the day breaks healing will start and a new light will shine. If you’ve been on this planet any length of time, you can relate to such an experience.

Isaiah had that emotion when the Assyrians were about to invade and destroy the country. I’m sure that he wondered, How is this going to play out? What’s our future?

Isaiah 21:11–12

 “Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”
The watchman said, “The morning comes, and also the night.”

You want answers? Read the Bible. Give it some thought.

Gary

This was a heading in an American newspaper:

Billionaire televangelist slashes price on $14.6M Florida condo amid scrutiny over church wealth.

Now if that wouldn’t cause scrutiny, what would? Does the Bible address such a thing? Glad you asked.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

It is clear whom these shysters are working for, but what about the ones who support them? Give it some consideration.

Gary

I hear it often, the hardness of people towards God. Just listen to these statements: What weather are they giving us today? Why does God allow this to happen?

During the Great Tribulation when the world is literally falling apart, instead of turning to God, people alive at that time would rather die in their sin.

Revelation 6:16

and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb!

They should be calling to the Rock of our Salvation. Sadly, this will not be the case of a hard heart, even then.

Give it some thought while it is called today.

Hebrews 3:15

while it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”

Gary

Looking at that island that has my last name triggers my imagination. My ancestors came up that river after leaving Canada, but I wonder why they built there.  It was a beautiful spot, but when spring came and the water rose carrying ice along with it, that must have been hair raising. Their bodies lie on the far shore in a cemetery I’ve never laid eyes on. The past is interesting but holds no attraction. My eyes now are towards the future with all its benefits.

John 14:2 

In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?

Revelation 21:4 

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”

Can’t wait to get home! Give it some thought.

Gary

The English translated the phrase from the New Testament Koine Greek as “blessed be the meek.” Leave it to the French to translate it more accurately, “blessed be the debonair.”  That word means confident, stylish, and charming. I like that. Give it some thought and thank the French for widening our understanding.

Psalm 27:3 

Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 

Philippians 1:6 

And I am confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

 Gary