The Plumbline

Riches and honor elude a great many - at least in terms of physical riches and human honor. God's children enjoy not only untold riches, some unmeasured by human eye or understanding, but also the honor of being welcomed into the Kingdom of God. Right standing with God himself is the most significant of honors one can receive, yet some will discount this 'honor' as they bypass each and every invitation they receive to be welcomed into that family. If they only knew just how much they'd receive they might not resist the invitation so much. Perhaps they need us to share the message time and time again, living out that 'message' in our daily lives, until one day they finally realize they need what we have found. I love those who love me, and those who look for me will find me. With me there are riches and honor. I have lasting wealth to give to you. What I give is better than fine gold. What I produce is better than pure silver. I lead people the right way—...

Okay, admit it - you indulge yourself once in a while, don't you?  While on vacation a couple of weeks ago, I found my muscles achy and tired.  Our timeshare had a huge whirlpool tub big enough for two people and guess what I did?  Yep, I indulged myself in almost an hour's soak in the bubbling warmth of those powerful jets!  I think my BFF came looking for me after about an hour just to be sure I had not slipped under the water and drowned!  When I stepped out of those waters, my aches were gone and I felt like a new woman.  That short period of "indulgence" made all the world of difference in the aches and pains of the day.  It may not take much indulgence to actually meet our needs, but when we do indulge we need to make sure it is for the right reasons.  You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. (Galations 5:13 ERV) By definition, t...