Insightful Musings on the Scriptures

by

Raymond P. Sparre
Northwest University class of '67

Hello again, dear ones.

Two little boys were delivered here about 5:30am this morning. Kaden came with me to pick up Lorna and Ray and taxi them to the airport for their flight to Alabama. Among other things, they will be attending the graduation ceremony of their granddaughter from her training to become an eye doctor…Dr. Mary Kathryn.

If things go as planned today, I’m supposed to be signing a contract to officially begin a project with the Molalla Arts Commission—building a frame to support a large mural. I also need to apply graphics to the entry area of the new Police offices in Molalla. Then somewhere in the day, I hope to see the delivery of logs from two sources.

Have a great day. Be alert with an upward look.

Love, Dad/Ray.

I want us to hone in on the theme of Zechariah’s prophetic song: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us…to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.”

While it is easy to recognize that this inspired burst of praise views the primary benefactors of God’s plan as being Jews—the descendants of Abraham—it announces profound benefits to all believers. It applies to you…and me. It is still God’s high priority to enable us through the dynamic influence of His Spirit and Word to rescue us from the enemies of SIN, SELF, and SATAN and serve Him without fear (insecurity), in holiness (dedication) and righteousness (right relationship) all our days (as long as we live). All we need to do is to continue to review our own priorities to make sure they are in harmony with His. And, if in that process there is any discernment whatsoever of conflict, please understand who needs to adjust. It’s sure not Him! We are wise to agree that He has every right to set the terms of this rescue plan.