Quote of the Day

As Peter mentioned, so we also must be always ready to remind others of the truth.  To do this, we must keep it current in our thinking.  We must also be prepared to face opposition to those that react.  Peter was not saying they did not know these truths, just that they needed reminding.  Sometimes, this reminding is of scope not of detail, of importance (priority) not content; just because we know the Truth, dos not mean we are currently practicing it.  I may have a 'tool' at my disposal that fits the need and may need reminding that it is there or how to use it.  For us, this should be the core of our 'counseling' - the Truth.  It will involve 'stirring them up' in their memories (memorials) of the Truth.  The True Truth, not just because it is God's word, but because it identifies and clarifies what reality really is (it is true truth!). 

It is the 'right' thing to do (it is just, righteous and fair).  Especially considering the short stay we have in this 'tent' - The tent concept communicates that when we leave it, we leave for a permanent dwelling.  It is not only right, it is the best I can do, it is what we should aspire to.  The Truth will be used to 'stir' others (and ourselves) up.   It will be used to waken us from drowsiness or outright sleep, it is useful to pull us back to reality from our often visited dream worlds) - false realities.  It will be used to 'shake' us up - it may shake up what we are currently standing upon and may seemingly knock us down, but it is needed, lest our footing will always be upon unstable, fluctuating ground and we will be toppled by circumstances (and those, sometimes only small things).  Our goal should be to be surrounded by such faithful friends and to be such faithful friends!    We must realize though, that this stirring up with Truth reminding may be deemed as trouble-making or 'rocking the boat' - it may not be popular, but it is right.

Don Lambert