WHO'S ON FIRST?

(Thu.) 23 Feb. 2023 ~ Daily Devotional of Pastor Wayne M. Bass

WHO’S ON FIRST?

Quite likely, I am seriously dating myself since I recall an old Abbott and Costello routine entitled, “Who’s on First…and What’s on Second?”  It was back-and-forth comedic banter, but it implied an important principle, that some things (and certainly some people) are more important in your life.

For us Christians, that special someone is Jesus Christ, our superlative, supernatural Savior who is preeminent, powerful and much more precious than any.  From my seminary days, I recall the teachings of Augustine who wrote, “Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is valued above all.”  Truth.

Indeed, Christ must rule and reign over our time, our talent and our treasure.  Truth is, if we do not allow Him to be Lord of ALL, He graciously declines to be Lord at all, at least not in our lives.  A. W. Tozer, one of my favorite Christian authors, states that committed Christians have three distinct marks: (1) They face only one direction, (2) they can never turn back, and (3) they no longer have plans of their own.  Thus, life is all about HIM, and our short tenure on earth is rather meaningless if it is all about us.

My friend, allow me to share a mission critical truth.  Our God is ready, willing and able to assume full responsibility for any life that is wholly yielded to Him.   So let go…and let God.

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

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