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"For God
has chosen
the weak things in the world,
the
foolish,
the nothings.
That no flesh will glory
in His presence."
1
Corinthians 1:27-29
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I took this photo several years ago from a boat on the Susquehanna River
near Harrisburg, PA. I was intrigued by this lone tree that had
managed to grow on a long abandoned bridge pier, an example of
perseverance!
"Remember
Lot's wife!" (Luke 17:32). "If anyone would come after me, he must deny
himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23).
My
generation (boomer) has been succinctly characterized by the phrase,
"Keeping your options open". Such a sentiment may be commendable in
many areas of life that require flexibility but what a tragic shame to
see it extended to the spiritual and the moral standards as established
by God in His Holy Word!
In
our day far too many demonstrate only a passing interest or a
short-lived commitment to Christ and His cause. The established moral
standards by a holy God are made pliable to suit popular whims. This
seems even more pronounced in the generation that follows mine, which
has been described as the "What's in it for me?" generation.
Many
years ago I shared the Gospel with a man whom I challenged to commit
his life to Christ. His response was, "Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt
to try
it." He said he would give it a few weeks and see if his life got
any "better". I don't recall what became of him but I know
we don't just try Christ. We trust Him daily for the long haul.
The
Associates for Biblical Research is a ministry that seeks to
"Demonstrate the historical reliability of the Bible through
archaeological research and related investigation." Research concerning
the location of Sodom and Gomorrah reveals the overwhelming
archaeological evidence for a cataclysmic event just as the Bible
describes.
Lot and his family were told to flee prior to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and specifically instructed not
to look back (Genesis 19:17). But Lot's wife looked back and became a
pillar of salt. Jesus validates the historicity of the event and used
this as an illustration of discipleship. "Remember Lot's wife!" The words to a song many of us
know comes to mind: "I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back!"
Christ calls us to a lifelong
commitment that will, of course, extend into eternity. Lot's
wife, in direct disobedience to a nonnegotiable command, looked back
upon burning Sodom. Jesus uses this historical story to
illustrate His call that we not look back with longing for the sinful
life we previously lived.
I desire to have a deep, abiding faith
that bears much fruit. In great part this will happen as I
acknowledge that some choices are clearly not optional in this
Christian marathon. I want to respond to the straightforward
words Jesus expressed to His first disciples and, like millions before
me, I too want to "deny myself, take up my cross daily and follow Him."
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily
prayer: Father,
I separate myself from the distracting desires and destructive deeds
that pull me into the world where Satan rules with his power of
darkness. In denying myself of former earthbound pleasures I find
lasting satisfaction that will guide me all the days of my life and
usher me into the eternal kingdom of heaven. There is absolutely
nothing of worth here on earth that equals the gift of salvation
through the sacrifice of Your Son. Amen.
Today's
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Supplemental Resources
Story behind "I Have Decided To Follow Jesus"Video
Pastor Richard Kannwischer, of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, tells
the story of a family in India who lost their lives because of their
faith in Jesus Christ. Accompanied by music performed by Jadon Lavik,
this compelling story of how a family's sacrifice to follow Jesus
influenced their entire community.
This true story took place in
a small village in India where a family came to saving faith in Jesus
Christ. This agitated the village so much that an angry mob gathered
and shoved them into the public square.
The village chief
confronted them and said to the man, "If you and your family will not
recant your faith, you will all surely die!"
The man didn't know
what to say or do. The only thing that came to mind were the words of a
song that he himself had composed when he first surrendered his life to
God. And so he began to sing,
"I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back. No turning back."
"Take Up Your Cross"Video Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
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