Samuel D. High
sdhigh@aristotle.net
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From: "Apostle Tom" <pressingon@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:40:58 -0500
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Subject: Morning Manna (Sept.19); BP: Job 8; RBTTY: II Cor. 11:16-33; Eccl. 1-3
September 19 “The Peril of Forgetting God”
“Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water? While
it is yet in his greenness and not cut down, it withers before any other
herb. So are the paths of all that forget God. . .”
Job 8:11-13a
Even though our memory may fail us in some things, we should never
forget the One Who holds us in the hollow of His Hand (Jn. 10:28-29).
Forgetfulness is a frustrating part of “advancing maturity.” We think
of something, plan to do or get it, but later on realize we’d failed to
follow through. Someone tells us his name; within 30 seconds we’ve
forgotten it. We make a “to do” list, but then forget where we put it.
And, the beat goes on and on and on.
By nature, we’re prone to forget God—either intentionally or through
neglect. Our “flesh” loves the world’s bright lights and charms, forgetting
that these are but mere “illusions” and carnal “chaff.” No wonder David
said, “The wicked shall be turned into hell and all the nations that forget
God” (Ps. 9:17). And, no wonder the Apostle Paul wrote that those who live
with no thought of God also “live without hope in this world” (Eph. 2:12c).
Job describes this condition a bit differently by likening it unto the
bulrush that lives in the mud near water’s edge. If plucked from its
life-giving environment and set on dry ground, it will continue to look
alive for a while; however, soon its lush, green leaves will begin to grow
brown and brittle. And, the same is true for any who live as if there is no
God—even if they profess to believe in Him and are one of His followers.
The antidote for God-forgetfulness is “abiding in Him” (Jn. 15:1-7).
This is not something that comes naturally—for, as the old Gospel song says,
“Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love.” Instead,
once we have been redeemed by Christ’s love we must daily “hide His Word in
our hearts so we’ll not sin against Him” (Ps. 119:11). And, we must
consciously and intentionally “cast down imaginations/ speculations and any
lofty aspiration that clouds our Lord’s Face, as we capture every thought
and bring it under Christ’s control” (II Cor. 10:5).
Oh, dear Pilgrim, our Lord will never forget us (Is. 49:15-16). From
the time we’re conceived in our mother’s womb until the time our body lies
silent in the tomb, the Heavenly Father knows us and loves us (Ps. 139).
Glory!!
Therefore, it’s important that we daily. . .moment-by-moment. .
.remember His Presence with us, as close as our next breath. We should ask
the Holy Spirit to so intoxicate us with His love that the fragrance of
Heaven’s Rose fills our senses, drowning out the world’s stench of sin.
How wonderful to know the Lord Jesus knows our frailties of flesh and
forgetful tendencies and is patient with us. May He help us today to bask
in His Presence and share with others how they, too, can know Him in a
beautiful, intimate way.
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