Doctor’s Visit

The Bible says “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Galatians 6:7-8 (KJV)

Our giving of our time, talents, and resources are known to the Lord. The holding back, the tight-fisted, self-centered life will be exposed and many blessing will be missed both here and when one stands before the Lord to give an account. Likewise, those in the ministry who coast, cut corners, and are seeking only filthy lucre will have their deeds exposed. When our flesh gets in the way of our serving the Lord it is as an idol. Our obedience to the Spirit will be rewarded…eternally.

Ben Rogers writes: When you go to a doctor for your annual check-up, he or she will often begin to poke, prod, and press various places, all the while asking, “Does this hurt? How about this?” If you cry out in pain, one of two things has happened. Either the doctor has pushed too hard, without the right sensitivity. Or, more likely, there's something wrong, and the doctor will say, “We'd better do some more tests. It's not supposed to hurt there!” So it is when pastors preach on financial responsibility, and certain members cry out in discomfort, criticizing the message and the messenger. Either the pastor has pushed too hard. Or perhaps there's something wrong. In that case, I say, “My friend, we're in need of the Great Physician because it's not supposed to hurt there.” 

Daily Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 27-29