Church of Christ of Floresville,Texas

Church of Christ of Floresville,Texas This congregation is a group of people drawn together by a common faith in Jesus Christ for worship and service.

Flag Day In May of every year, Australians submit themselves to a national experience of repentance. Sounds unusual, ...
06/13/2026

Flag Day

In May of every year, Australians submit themselves to a national experience of repentance. Sounds unusual, but it’s true. First, there’s National Sorry Day (this year it’s May 26), which is followed by National Reconciliation Week, which this year is May 27-June 3. According to one source, National Sorry Day, also known as National Day of Healing, is “an annual event that has been held in Australia on May 26 since 1998, to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the country’s indigenous peoples, as part of an ongoing process of reconciliation between the indigenous peoples and the settler population.” The week of reconciliation which follows is intended “to celebrate the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, and foster reconciliation, discussion and activities.” This is a great idea, and I wish the United States had such a week-long period of national repentance. We have so much of which to repent; slavery, the treatment of Native Americans and ongoing racism for starters. I know there are some who may disagree about the need to do this at a national level, but I believe it would be a good thing. But, having a pastoral heart as I do, I also think it would be good for every church in America to have a Sorry Sunday, and a Week of Reconciliation. Sorry Sunday would be a day in which we fervently repent for our sins on a personal level. We draw up plans to make amends. We approach those whom we have wronged. We make right the wrongs we have committed. Perhaps Lent would be a good time to designate one Sunday as Sorry Sunday. This could be followed by a church-wide Week of Reconciliation. Devotional messages, reconciling activities, worship and prayer, vesper services, and more. Such a week could be a time of renewal and a refreshing of the Holy Spirit in the church. But what about us? Perhaps we should think about having a Sorry Day once a month or once a week. But only if we find it hard to say, “I’m sorry,” and offer an apology. We don’t need a special Sorry Day, do we, if we already make it a habit to correct an injustice when it is done, or to apologize when a harsh word is uttered, or to offer the hand of friendship to the friendless? Let’s not forget how to say, “I’m sorry,” and let’s not forget how to swallow our pride and make things right when things go wrong. —Timothy Merrill
[Isaiah 9:6-7] “…Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…” The government of the United States and its Constitution were established under the ideals and morals of God’s Word. Flag Day marks the anniversary of the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. Unfortunately, flags have become like magazines and web sites – everybody’s got one. The U.S. flag has been given a back seat to many of them as its history fades in ignorance along with our public Pledge of Allegiance because it contains the phrase, “…under God…” On June 14, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed a bill to insert the phrase “under God” into the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance that children recited every morning in school. American’s lived by the morals of God Almighty every day.
While searching through my references I came across an Editorial in our local newspaper, the Wilson County News, of October 5, 2005.
(A political cartoon was exhibiting the thoughts of the time.)

The State of Texas was “defending the Pledge as an entirely Constitutional acknowledgement of God and our heritage.” God save America. Our only hope and stay.

06/06/2026

Lift Your Cross and Follow Me

A Maine potato farmer and a Texas Rancher were engaged in conversation at a political rally. The man from the Lone Star State asked, “How much land do you tend?” The Mainer replied, “About a hundred acres.” “I manage about a thousand myself” said the Texan in a slow drawl. The man from Maine was not overly impressed, so the Texan continued, “I know where there’s a much bigger ranch south of San Antonio. To give you an idea of its size, the owner can start off in the morning in his pick-up, and he ain’t barely crossed his place by noon.” The man from Maine said, “Yup, I had a truck like that once.”
Life is full of ups and downs. If we made a list of all of the positive things in our life, all of the blessings, that list would almost certainly far exceed a similar list of all of the negative things in our life. Despite that fact, we tend to focus more on the downs than on the ups, more on the negatives than on the positives. It would be a good exercise in self-examination to try to figure out why this is the case. One fundamental reason for being so consumed with the difficulties, challenges and troubles of life is the mindset that we carry into life on a daily basis. Our mindset can be understood as the lenses through which we look at life. It is the general framework of how we view life, of what happens to us and around us. If our mindset tends toward the negative, then we will naturally see life from a more negative perspective. Our mindset is of our own making. It is the result of how we set our mind. We make the choice as to how we will take on the day. The most productive mindset is one that is guided by godliness.
[Colossians 3:2] The apostle Paul advised: “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” A faithful Christian knows who he is, what he is, and where he is going. As a result, he sees life from a different perspective than most people. He recognizes that this world, and all that goes on herein, is temporary. The faithful Christian is looking, ultimately, to eternity. He can stay basically positive even in the face of seemingly negative circumstances. An instructive, and comforting, passage of scripture along this line reads as follows: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). This verse does not say that all things that happen are necessarily good. It says that the faithful Christian, “those who love God...who are the called according to His purpose,” can face each day with the expectation that God can cause good to come from even the bad things that happen to them in life. Such a mindset enables a faithful Christian to see life, even with its difficulties, challenges, and troubles, through lenses of hope, expectation, and assurance rather than of hopelessness, despair, and depression. The faithful Christian’s mindset enables him to enjoy life more abundantly (John 10:10) and far less superficially than a person who can’t see past the matters of this world.
“…I oft complained to Jesus how folks were treating me…” This is a portion of the words to the song “Follow Me” by Ira F. Stanphill. The song continues where Jesus replies and tells how heavy the cross was to bear and says, “Be faithful… Just lift your cross and follow close to Me.”
What is your mindset? What do you do when things go bad? Trust God to watch over and care for you, whatever may come (Matthew 6:33-34). Your Heavenly Father sent His Son to be your Savior. Through Him you can find abiding peace to see you through the trials and troubles of this life (Philippians 4:4-7). Through Him you will be able to do all things that truly need to be done (Philippians 4:11-13). Be always mindful of eternity.

05/30/2026

His Power Is All In Your Mind

The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. In celebration, Leland Stanford, the president of Central Pacific, drove a golden spike symbolically completing the job. On his first swing, he missed the spike, drawing gales of laughter from the experienced railroad workers looking on. This misfire was embarrassing, but ultimately harmless. But when it comes to moral issues, a swing and a miss can be deadly. Sin is “missing the mark” that God has set for us, and it is no laughing matter!
[Job 1:4-5] “And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them. So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, ‘It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.’ Thus Job did regularly.” Did you catch that? Job was as concerned about the things that might have been done wrong as much as what was done wrong. Job wasn’t just counting up to what he had to offer to cover up his and his son’s sins. He wanted to be extra careful to make sure that nothing could have been done that might have been against the Lord.
Sometimes as humans, we tend to give more credit to our enemies than they actually deserve. I know that in my personal life, I struggle with making Satan much more powerful than he already is. Sometimes we tend to think of Satan as an all-powerful being, when in reality - he isn’t. This is demonstrated in the book of Job several times when we see Satan going to God and having to ask His permission to be able to get to Job. Not only was he forced to ask for authority, but he was still limited to what he could and couldn’t do.
“Then the Lord said to Satan, ‘Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.’ So, Satan departed from the presence of the Lord” (Job 1:12). We see that Satan cannot do anything that God doesn’t want him to do. This shows that he is not omnipotent, and certainly not more powerful than God. We can also see from Job chapter one that Satan is not omnipresent. “The Lord said to Satan, ‘From where do you come?’ Then Satan answered the Lord and said, ‘From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.’” (Job 1:7). We see here that Satan cannot be everywhere at once. We also see in all of this that Satan still answers to God. Satan and God are not on the same level when it comes to power. It isn’t like in the movies where the “gods” are all powerful and there is a constant battle between them. God has Satan in his place, and Satan couldn’t overstep the power God has given him, as he always wants to.
What a Christian can take from this is that we shouldn’t give more credit to Satan than he is worth. Yes, he is an enemy, and a powerful one, but we shouldn’t give him more power in our heads than he has. We should take comfort in this, remembering that we serve an all - powerful God who Satan has no control or chance against. God is in control, and that is how it will remain.
“I beg of you, my dear brother, to live among these books [Scriptures], to meditate upon them, to know nothing else, to seek nothing else.” – Jerome
“The Word of God and religiously obeyed is the shortest route to spiritual perfection. And we must not select just a few favorite passages to the exclusion of others. Nothing less than the whole Bible can make a whole Christian.” – A.W. Tozier
“Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass” (Psalm 37:5).

05/23/2026

Memorial Day

When the remains of a fallen soldier arrive from overseas, a dignified transfer of the body takes place — usually — at Dover Air Force Base, the primary port mortuary for U.S. military personnel killed in action. Perhaps you’ve seen a ceremony or two on television. It is a tearful and tragic event, a solemn and choreographed moment undertaken by military carry teams who transfer flag-draped caskets from planes to awaiting families.
You may remember, for example, when the bodies of three U.S. service members who were killed in a drone attack in Jordan about 15 months ago were received at Dover Air Force Base with military honors. President Biden attended the ceremony, reflecting the ongoing tradition of dignified transfers to help provide meaning and closure to grieving families.
If you have served in the military or have had family members in the service, you can understand how gut-wrenching these ceremonies can be. I had a close high school classmate who, shortly after graduation, was shipped to Vietnam. His name is now etched in the marble wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., along with the names of more than 58,000 other service personnel who died in that war. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country.
Their sacrifice reminds us of the high cost of freedom and reflects a principle that lies at the heart of the Christian faith: sacrificial love. Just as these brave individuals set aside their own safety to serve a greater good, Christ laid down his life on the cross so that we might experience freedom — freedom from sin, fear, and death (Romans 5:8). ―Timothy Merrill
[1 Corinthians 13:8] Love never fails. Love is one of the most loosely used words in the English language. This creates a lot of confusion about what true love really is. Most people think of love as a strong, warm feeling of affection for someone or something. Certainly, there is a strong emotional aspect to love. In the Bible, love is not just something one feels, it is the decision of the will to help others, even if one must sacrifice one’s self to do so. That’s how God and Christ love us and that’s how we should love others.
(1 John 3:16-18) “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or tongue, but in deed and in truth.” So, it is not enough to say, “I love you” (although we certainly should say that to our loved ones). We must back those words up with genuine, loving actions.
As we reflect on the sacrifice of these soldiers, we remember that death is not the final word for those who belong to Christ. Memorial Day is not just a day of mourning; it is also a day to celebrate hope — the twin hope that first, light does shine in the darkness, and second, that love is stronger than death.
Prayer: Compassionate God, on this Memorial Day, we thank you for the men and women who gave their lives for the sake of freedom. We honor their courage and remember their sacrifice with gratitude. Help us to follow their example by living lives of service and love. We also thank you for the ultimate sacrifice of your Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life so that we might live. May his resurrection fill our hearts with hope, even in times of loss. Amen. Are you willing to give your life for God and country?

05/16/2026

Trials Are Good For You

The Christian life has been described as “heading into a storm, in a storm, or coming out of a storm.” The question for the believer is not if trials will come, but what to do when they do come.
In the early morning hours of May 8th my cell phone rang awaking me from a great sleep. The parental panic instantly runs through a thousand scenarios confusing the brain as one is coming to, sitting up and grabbing the ringing phone. Then I see one of the children’s name on the caller ID. Instantly, one visualizes the grandchildren and great-grandchildren with sadness developing. One takes a deep breath and answers with gentleness, knowing this phone call at four in the morning isn’t going to be cheerful. Our daughter informed me she discovered her husband of 36 years died in his sleep lying next to her. My wife is already crying and mourning but yet doesn’t know what has happened. After I got some concrete information from our daughter, I then had to tell my wife.
A shock is putting it lightly, but because we all share in the deep faith of God’s providence and authority the whole family could accept the tragedy without prejudice. God is still love and there is no doubt in my mind our son-in-law is in the presence of God.
[Acts 14:22] The apostle Paul said, “…We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Paraphrased into today’s language, Jesus might say we have a “rough row to hoe” before we enter into God’s presence. Accepting the blunt reality of trial and hardship is the first step to dealing with adversity. The Christian is no more immune to cancer or hurricanes than the non-Christian. The ruin of the fall and the entrance of sin into the universe adversely affects both man and creation. Romans 8:22 states, “We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.”
We must realize that the primary purpose of adversity is to expose our weakness and drive us to fresh trust and dependence on Jesus Christ. Jesus wants us to trust Him with each burden, each problem, each setback. 1 Peter 5:5-7 states, “…all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
God knows that if we trust Him as our faith is tested, we will discover His strength – we will grow stronger. In our weakness, we can discover His strength. The winds of financial misfortune, illness, divorce, or death, may be too much for us to handle, but nothing is too complicated or burdensome for God!
James 1:2-4 NKJV; “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work and complete, lacking nothing.”
Phillips Modern English Version states: “When all kinds if trials and temptations crowd into your lives, don’t resent them as intruders, but welcome them as friends! Realize that they come to test your faith and to produce in you the quality of endurance. But let the process go on until the endurance is fully developed, and you will find you have become men of mature character with the right sort of independence. And if, in the process, if any of you does not know how to meet any particular problem, he has only to ask God – who gives generously to all men without making them feel foolish or guilty – and he may be quite sure that the necessary wisdom will be given him.” Are you ready to meet God?

05/09/2026

The Meanest Mother in the World

Today is Mother’s Day. Not all mothers are the same, and our experiences vary greatly. That’s why the following story is so interesting. Perhaps you had a mother like this one. I don’t know where this story comes from or who the author is.
“We had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a Tw***ie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches. And what our mother fixed for us for dinner was a whole lot different from what other kids had, too. Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You’d think we were convicts in a prison. She had to know who our friends were, and what we were doing with them. She had the nerve to break the child labor laws by making us work. We had to wash the dishes, make the beds, learn to cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, and do all sorts of cruel jobs. By the time we were teenagers, she could read our minds. Then, life was really tough! Mother wouldn’t let our friends just honk the horn when they drove by. They had to come to the door so she could meet them. Whilst everyone else could date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16. Because of our mother, we missed out on lots of things other kids experienced. None of us has even been caught shoplifting or vandalizing property and none of us has ever been arrested for any crime. It was all her fault. We never got drunk, never took up smoking or drugs, never stayed out all night, and never did a million other things that got us in trouble like other kids. Sundays were reserved for church and we never missed once. We knew better than to ask to spend the night with a friend on Saturdays. Now that we have left home, we are all God-fearing, educated, honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean parents, just like Mom was. From what I see, today’s moms are pretty awesome. Some of them are single, some are stay at-home moms and others are out there in the job force. And surprisingly, many moms I see are just like my mom was. They’re pretty mean. And that’s a good thing!” - Timothy Merrill
[Matthew 19:4-6] “And He answered and said to them, ‘Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.’” We are in a time where the lines of morality are blurred. The Bible is plain when it comes to who is to marry (one man to one woman), how children are to be parented (by both parents), and how children are to respond to their parents (reflecting Godly parenting). We should be thankful for days set aside to honor and give thanks for Godly mothers.
Where does a mother’s influence (parenting) begin? 2 Timothy 1:5 says, “When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and you mother Eunice and I am persuaded is in you also.” The mother (and grandmother) provide faith’s foundation from the home. This influence is far reaching and never ceases!
How do children respond to Godly parenting (mother)? Ephesians 6:1-3 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” Honoring our mother begins with obedience. This allows us to be aware of the blessings in our family and in His family!
O God, thank you for our earthly mothers who have taught us to be a person of integrity and faithfulness that we may be of service to You.

05/02/2026

Let's Be Honest

In 1999 a number of Turkish villages were destroyed by a massive earthquake. Sadly, this could have been avoided. Thirty years prior, the villagers had been warned by scientists that certain towns were situated on top of a major fault line. They were instructed to relocate as soon as possible. An earthquake could occur at any time.
The leaders convened to discuss the situation. Their decision was shocking. They did not demand (or even encourage) the townspeople to move. Instead, they redrew the geological map and moved the fault line so that their villages would no longer be in danger. Nobody needed to be bothered with the inconveniences and hassles associated with moving.
For 30 years the people had peace of mind. But then a powerful earthquake hit and villages were destroyed. They were told the day was coming but they did not want to believe it - they did not want to be inconvenienced. They paid a heavy price.
May we never be like this! If we get news we do not like, we must change! We must move! We cannot just “move the line.” If we compare our lives to the Gospel and discover that we are not living in harmony with the will of God, we must change.
Billy Ray Harris was a homeless man in Kansas City, Missouri who, each day, would sit out his cup for folks to deposit their coins of charity. One day a lady, Sarah Darling, put some money into the cup and when she did her engagement ring fell off into the cup. Mr. Harris didn’t know that until he found it later that evening when he emptied his cup. He took the ring to a jeweler and discovered it was worth $4000. He held onto the ring and a few days later Ms. Darling came by, and Harris returned the ring to her. Because of his honesty, Billy Ray Harris’ life has greatly improved. It’s true, “Honesty is the best policy.”
[2 Corinthians 13:5] We tend to be honest with others, day by day, in our physical life, but how honest are we with ourselves about our spiritual life? “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? – unless indeed you are disqualified.” Many tend to blame others for our poor relationship with God. Such a relationship can only be between you and God with nobody standing in the way. It’s been said – “The trouble with you is the one you groom daily.”
To be an honest Christian, one must be honest with the church. Don’t play “Hide and Seek” with the elders and the congregation. Elders have the responsibility to watch for the soul of each member (Hebrews 13:17). Members are to love one another and watch for one another. Yet some members forsake the assembly and not let anyone know (Hebrews 10:25). Are you sick and in need of prayer? Do you have to be somewhere else? Don’t develop “lock jaw” and have folks worrying and others scurrying around to find a replacement for your assigned duties. Life is fluid and we need to deal with it honestly.
We need to be honest with God. No matter what we may tell others, God knows the real truth behind our flimsy excuses. “The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are futile” (Psalm 94: 11). Wouldn’t one be more honest to confess their selfishness to God and ask His help in overcoming it? “God, I am sorry for not seeking your kingdom first in my life” (Matthew 6:33). Honesty is the best policy, and it will relieve a lot of stress.
“But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand; and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” (Matthew 7:26-27).
No one can “kick the can down the road” or move the line of eternity to be saved some day. “…Now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Eternity is only a heartbeat away.

04/25/2026

Pitch Your Tent With God

We all appreciate a good seat. I spoke with a man who recently attended a basketball game and had the misfortune of sitting beside the aisle, and many times he could not see the game because people kept passing in front of him. It surely wasn’t the best seat in the arena. Parents arrive hours early to find a seat near the front so they can witness their child receiving their graduation diploma and enabling them to take quality photographs of the occasion. Folks will pay top dollar for concert tickets so they can lay eyes on the performer, not just his silhouette from a distance. Yes, sometimes a good seat is highly desired.
There are other times, however, where one sits doesn’t make a difference. One doesn’t have to be near the front – just being present is sufficient enough. A Presidential inauguration is a prime example. I remember one where nearly two million people turned out to attend the historical event. The majority knew they would never get very close to the President and would most likely only see him on the jumbotrons. Those present commented, “We just wanted to be here!” One man said, “I can tell my grandchildren that I was here!”
Abraham’s nephew Lot is a very interesting study in many areas. One of those areas can show us how sin can work its evil in our life. It can be seen in various places Lot finds himself and how his condition worsens each time. When Abraham gave him a choice of which way he and his herdsmen would go, “Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere like the garden of the Lord …Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan, and Lot journeyed east…” From this point on it is interesting to note the places where Lot settles. From them we can learn the progressive nature of temptation and sin.
First, we see Lot pitching his tent “toward S***m” (Genesis 13:12). This meant he set up camp in the direction of S***m. Every day he went about his business. S***m may well have been insight, and Lot may well have been tempted to move ever closer to S***m’s wickedness. Next, we see Lot dwelling in S***m (Genesis 14:12). Lot had moved into S***m and was likely being influenced by the citizens’ wickedness in ever greater proportions, since he was living amongst them. Finally, we see Lot sitting at the gate of S***m (Genesis 19:1). No longer is he simply a resident of that wicked city, he was apparently involved in its leadership. The city gates are where the elders and city officials sat and conducted business. Through it all, Lot remained righteous in the eyes of God (2 Peter 2:7-8). We certainly don’t know everything about Lot’s intentions or what was in his heart – but God did. And I do know this – the closer we dwell to sin, the easier it becomes to commit sin. And it all begins with where one pitches his tent. (James 1:14-16)
[Revelation 21:3] “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.” The best seat, the most desired and prized seat, will be found in the presence of God. It won’t matter if we are near or far, there will be joy just being in His midst, and singing praises of His wonderful grace and love. In supreme gratitude we will cry out, “Blessed be God!” who created us and has given us every spiritual blessing in His Son. It is by His abundant mercy that He allows His fallen creation to dwell with Him eternally. Oh, what joy it will be just to be with Him! Our longing to be with our Father will be a reality. We will never be separated from Him. A good seat is any seat in the presence of our great God! So, even in the midst of a sinful world, we can pitch our tent in God’s word of love - and abide in it.

04/18/2026

Become A Guide

He hasn’t done it all, but he’s done a lot. Erik Weihenmayer has summated Mount Everest as well as becoming one of the 150 climbers in the world who had, at the time, climbed the other 6 highest peaks in the world. He has kayaked 277 miles through the treacherous white waters of the Grand Canyon as well as ascending the 3,000-foot nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. Besides having appeared on the cover of Time magazine, three documentaries have been made about Erik’s accomplishments.
Why would so much attention be given to Erik Weihenmayer’s accomplishments? Because he’s blind. And, while so much focus has been on Weihenmayer’s achievements, he has made sure to give credit to whom credit is due. Erik has easily acknowledged that he couldn’t have completed any of his feats without the help of his many guides. Rob Baker, Eric Alexander, Luis Benitez, and Jeff Evans are just a few of the people who have willingly and ably guided Erik to his many successes.
[Jeremiah 6:16] Twenty-five hundred years ago, through Jeremiah, God said to the southern kingdom of Judah, “Stand in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it” God has never left his people without guidance. In the Hebrew Scriptures, through Moses, God gave the Israelites the Law. Throughout Israel’s history, the prophets repeatedly tried to get God’s people back to the Law. In the New Testament, Jesus fulfilled both the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17-20). In a Moses-like persona, Jesus went up the Mount and gave his disciples a new type of Law (or Torah; Matthew 5-7). This Law is not one that he would carve into tables of stone, but one that he would etch into their minds and on their hearts (Hebrews 8:10-12). In our world of religious confusion, people take many paths to find the good way, but God said we could only find the good way in the ancient paths. God pleaded to Judah to find the ancient paths and follow his Law, but they refused to do so, and this decision led to their destruction.
Today, Jesus is the Way to the Father (John 14:6) and we need to be followers of that Way (Acts 19:2). That is, we need to get back to Jesus’ teachings and follow his precepts, and only then can we become followers of that Way. We need to get back to the Bible. We need to speak where the Bible speaks and be silent where the Bible is silent and call Bible things by Bible names and do Bible things in Bible ways. We need to restore the church as it was in the days of the apostles. While there is no explanation for why people forsake the ancient paths today, their destination is the same as the ancient Jews. Their god is their own appetites and will lead to destruction. While some mind only earthly things, we should remember that we are citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:18-20a). When our god is our own appetites, we leave the ancient paths and find new, perverse paths. There are spiritually blind unbelievers all throughout the world (2 Corinthians 4:4), and Christians are called to guide them to the knowledge of the gospel of Christ (Mark 16:15-16).
Similar to Erik Weihenmayer’s guides, Christians must be willing to take the responsibility of guiding the spiritually blind to Christ. * Guides must be more than able to lead the spiritually blind. * Guides must be in better shape spiritually. * Guides must be connected to those they are guiding. * Christian guides must themselves be familiar with the way to get to Christ. Even for the sighted Christian, the narrow way to salvation is treacherous and difficult to stay on (Matthew 7:14). Blind unbelievers aren’t very likely to find their way to salvation without being guided (Romans 10:14).
Become a guide to the lost.

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