I am not going to quote any scripture today.

A friend challenged us today to think of a scripture which relates to one spiritual matter. The first challenge is to recall an appropriate scripture. To remember implies one has read the scriptures.

The second requirement is to find and validate the scripture brought to mind. In doing this I discovered that the scripture I was thinking about did not exist. Oh, it existed but it didn’t quite support my thoughts.

I’ve been saved since the mid-60’s. I’ve read the word many times. I’ve read thru the entire bible cover to cover three times. I’ve read certain passages hundreds of times. My mind is as illuminated as I could ever desire or expect.

But my mind is still flesh and subject to decay.

My comfort and security does not come from thinking about the Word of God. It comes from reading the Word of God and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to me thru that which is in front of my eyes.

Do you have confidence in the flesh? Not flesh that is noted as the seat of sin, but the body specific. We are a people who are confident in abilities but all abilities of both body and mind are subject to decay.

Relationships also are subject to decay. If you do not spend time with those you love, love will become, like all memories, a distant thing.

My relationship with the Lord has to be based on current timely connection, visiting upon the Word, visiting my faith, making my relationship with the Lord my God more than just a distant memory.

I think I remember something about all things fading away except His Word. Now I can trust my memory or I could do the better thing and enter into His Word and see it and Him for myself.

By faith, now where did I leave my glasses!!

Philippians 1:25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

I’ve had another work on my heart all morning. As I sat down to work on that I was reminded I had not written my blog today. I didn’t want to do the blog. After yesterday’s blog I especially thought not to post today. Then I went to the Word to seek counsel in support of my feelings. This is what I found.

While Paul is talking about dying and being with the Lord as opposed to continuing his earthly ministry to the first century church, I found one principle to be consistent with my current thoughts. I don’t do this for me. My other work is not due until October 2^nd and while important, it is not immediate.

I am taken back to a lesson learned in a book, Rees Howell, the Intercessor. It was the principle of first need. Our plans are our plans. If we fixate upon our plans and do not take care of first needs, then we give no room for God to act on our behalf, having taken matters into our own hands.

This is a lesson worthy of sharing and furthering your faith. If you have discovered this principle, great I rejoice with you in this remembrance. If you have not, please consider the principle of first need as you make choices in support of your faith life and natural life. Give room for God to be your provider.

I know this post is short, but I pray it will be well received. God bless you my readers.