THE ULTIMATE TOUCHSTONE

THE ULTIMATE TOUCHSTONE

In life, all of us need to be grounded in something steadfast and sure.  In other words, all require objective tools of measurement by which we may evaluate our standing in life and gauge our forward progress.  It is an indisputable fact of the human condition that we must be responsible and accountable to something or someone other than ourselves.

Refined gold or silver was initially assessed by a black siliceous substance called a TOUCHSTONE, which was rubbed vigorously against the precious metals.  The specific color of the streak produced on the metal by the touchstone would determine its purity and resultant value.  Hence, the touchstone streak became the standard of worth for the item of gold or silver, a primary factor for setting its selling price in the marketplace.

Wouldn’t such a touchstone process be a useful commodity if it were available (to us) in order to ascertain the quality and significance of the decisions and lifestyles we embrace on a daily basis?

Good news!  All of us have within our grasp THE ULTIMATE TOUCHSTONE.  Indeed, it is THE WORD OF GOD.  I love how the Apostle Paul’s protégé, Timothy, so aptly describes it for us:

II Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Points to Ponder:  Have you ‘touched’ your TOUCHSTONE lately?  Are you benefiting regularly by divine wisdom, or are you foolishly ignoring our Creator and Mentor, THE ALL WISE GOD?  Put another way, is your life being objectively measured? 

Joshua 1:8 (KJV)

THIS BOOK OF THE LAW [THE WORD OF GOD] shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.  For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

If you are currently experiencing problems, pressure, pain, addiction, anxiety, discouragement, doubt, lack, loneliness, illness or grief – or if you simply have to make some challenging decisions – quickly take THE ULTIMATE TOUCHSTONE in hand and ask GOD to guide you in the reading and revelatory process.  SURELY, HE CAN…SURELY HE WILL.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!