Insightful Musings on the New Testament
by
Ray Sparre, NU class of '67

Ray has a wealth of experience as a Husband, Father, Pastor, Missionary, and student of the Word. He believes and practices his faith where the rubber meets the road. You'll find his writings to be practical, insightful, and grounded in a truly Christ-centered world view.

Below are links to a printable daily Bible reading guide which Ray is following, and an archive of all his daily devotional writings for 2010.

|  Daily Reading Guide  |  2010 Devotion Archives  |
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11 Dec 10
            Dear special ones…
            There is enough daylight to see the creek that is acting like a raging river. More heavy rain is in the forecast too.  There has to be some serious flooding around the area.
            Lots to do today…with or without rain.  
            Take your temperature and have a great day.
                        Love, Dad/Ray
 
11 December 2010
Passage: Revelation 3:7-22
Focus: “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”  Revelation 3:16.
            If the 7 messages to the 7 churches are to be viewed as representative of 7 periods of church history, then this last one addressed to Laodicea is most worthy of our attention.  I have lots of reason to believe that we are not only passing through the final chapter of the CHURCH AGE, but also the final chapter of human history on this planet.
            If this perspective is valid, then the greatest danger facing us today is not an enemy from without, but an enemy from within, one that promotes MEDIOCRITY or LUKEWARMNESS (Although I can’t imagine a time when this would not be a serious danger)—settling for a superficial faith of religious tradition to the neglect of pursuing a personal relationship with the One Who graciously makes Himself available as our SAVIOR and LORD. (Read verse 20 again.)
            The practical fact is that I CANNOT BE OVERCOME BY LUKEWARM MEDIOCRITY WHILE I AM IN HOT PURSUIT OF THE KINGDOM RULE OF GOD—SEEKING HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS.  I do not need to worry about being COLD—only with COOLING.
            In order to remain regularly healthy, check your temperature regularly.
 
“Govern your passions, or they will govern you.” --Latin proverb.