Thought For today – December 20
Danger Signals!
The human body is equip with
danger signals which serve to alert the senses when it is in trouble
or in danger. For example: If we have an infection or a disease in
our bodies that could cause us to be in danger, the nervous system
sends signals to the brain, in the form of pain or discomfort, to
warn us that all is not right within. When all is safe and secure
within our bodies, as a rule, we are without pain or discomfort, and
we are at peace within our bodies.
Likewise our soul has danger
signals which alert our senses to the fact when all is not well and
healthy with our soul. What are some of the symptoms of an unhealthy
soul and spirit? The answer – Lack of peace – uneasiness,
frustration, uneasy or uncomfortable when in the presence of sincere,
enthusiastic servants of God; uncomfortable when in the presence of
those who are praising God or testifying or praying. If you would
prefer to think of more practical things rather than to think of the
spiritual, if you cannot get interested in the things of the Lord, If
you get bored easily when spiritual matters are discussed, and if
the talk of heaven seems morbid, and the fear of bad health or death
is always present, then it is time, if you profess to be a Christian,
to check up on the well being of your soul. When we are afraid to
pray or talk to God for fear of his condemnation, or afraid to speak
the name of the Lord Jesus Christ publicly, these and many others are
the danger signals of an unhealthy soul. When we have any or all of
these symptoms, we ought to hasten to the great physician and lover
of our souls, the Lord Jesus Christ and seek healing, pardon and
forgiveness, so that we might be found prospering and in good health.
Generally speaking, the
characteristics of a healthy soul is to be always rejoicing in the
Lord, and offering continual praise and thanksgiving to the Lord. A
healthy soul is afraid of nothing, and is careful for nothing, but is
trusting in the Lord for all things. The healthy soul is being
filled with the peace of God which passes all understanding.
Thoughts of heaven are a delight, and death is thought of as another
stage of life. If we posses a healthy soul we can sing with the
songwriter- “it is well with my soul.” and we will love to be
with God's people. We will love to talk to God in prayer. We will
love to praise God. We will not be afraid of God's judgment because
we know that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all guilt. A
healthy soul has an appetite for the things of God, we like to eat
the meat of the word and feed upon the heavenly manna of God.
“Rejoice in the Lord always, and
again I say rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men, the
Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by
prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made
known unto God, and the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus.” Philippians 4: 5-7.
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