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!!