It was another cool, wet day here. A very light rain would move in and then move out, with no significant accumulation.
As I was reading Mark chapter 4 during the early morning I was once again dismayed how slow I am to to get truth into my heart, to the point that it becomes part of me. During the COVID panic the reduction in the times we Christians have corporately worshipped, or studied, caused some of us (me for one) to slack off on our personal study/prayer time. It was so good to get back to participating in a corporate worship service and with the guys for our Thursday morning breakfast and Bible study. That perked me up some and I was doing a better job of spending time in the Word. Thankfully we never discontinued our Tuesday evening Life Group meetings,
This is our 20th day of traveling, This morning as I was reading the Word I understood that I have again fallen into the habit of slowly reducing the time I spend with the Lord. I had no excuse during the virus "crisis", I'm an old retired guy who has time to do whatever he wants. I certainly have no excuse while we are traveling, especially considering we have been parked here in Coldwater since the 18th of September.
There was nothing specifically in Mark 4 that pointed me towards the above thoughts. It was more the revelation that I was enjoying reading the Word and contemplations it led me to, again, nothing necessarily specific to Mark 4. (Those of you who know me know of my penchant for chasing "rabbit trails" 😀)
Perhaps Mark 4:23-25, as Jesus was teaching his disciples, did provoke some of the above thoughts. Mark 4:23 (NLT) Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand! [24] And be sure to pay attention to what you hear. The more you do this, the more you will understand—and even more, besides. [25] To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they have will be taken away from them.”
Jesus says, pay attention to what He teaches, think on it, be open to His teaching and while doing so more understanding will be given. I know that in my head but my head is so far from firmly planting it in my heart.
The rest of the morning and early afternoon consisted of a 30 minute walk around the campground, some study on potential campgrounds and places of interest along the path we plan on taking once we head back to Missouri. Technology can be such a blessing. As I was walking around the campground I fired up an app on my phone and listened to a sermon by Adrian Rogers. Pastor Rogers was a great teacher/preacher. Even though he went to be with the Lord 15 years ago his sermons are still available to all.
Ed, Cindy & Nancy came up and we went to Bill's Steak House for supper. Bill's Steak House, located between Coldwater and Bronson, has been there as long as I can remember, over 60 years. It appears to still be going strong. It was a nice visit.
God is good, may He bless you and yours.
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