“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Tuesday; January 15, 2008

 

          Living where we do, there are certain certainties and maybe the most certain of all is that the wind will blow.  When it comes to wind, it is often important to know from which direction it is blowing.  To accomplish this, we can go out and buy an expensive wind gauge, or we can turn around and find the closest flag.  Mechanical wind calibrators do a pretty good job of telling us the direction of the wind; but, there is nothing better than a flag.   Flags are inexpensive, readably available, easy to read and most of all, always accurate.

          There is another tool that can remind us of flags – the Bible.  Oh, we can spend lots of time and money on self-help books and pop-psychology; but, when it comes to godly living, there is nothing more simple, more available nor more accurate that the Bible.  Thousands of years ago, the value of the simple message of God was highlighted by the righteous poet who noted, “How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:9)

          Let’s seek out the simple, pure Word of God.  It will keep us straight no matter how the winds of change blow.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.