06.14.07 (original entry)
["The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business."]
What is the high position of a brother in humble circumstances? It is the realization that a dreadful sinner has been saved from the clutches of sin. It is the realization that the judge had pronounced guilt and yet an undeserved pardon, a total reprieve, was undeservedly extended. It is watching another, an innocent man, being taken away and executed for the crime you have committed. It is the realization that the substitute chose to die for your trespasses, and that His willingness to save you is because of His deep love for you. It is a bloody hand of the king placing a crown on the head of a peasant.
What is the low position of one who is rich? It is the realization that what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). It is the realization that God desires His servant to be poor in spirit, humble towards His great provision (Matthew 5:3). It is the realization that man's great treasure is God Himself (Matthew 6:19-21). It is a man who seeks to find ways to help others, rather than constantly feeding his own earthly appetite. It is being rich toward God. It is a bloody hand of the king placing a crown on the head of a peasant.
John Dee Spicer
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About Me
I started the Daily Journal in 2000. I sent it as an email to a few friends (it was a round number, either 10 or 20, I can't remember exactly). It has grown over the years, primarily due to those original few forwarding it to others. During this time, I have journaled through Genesis, selected Psalms, the Gospel of John, Acts, Romans, Galatians, Hebrews, and Peter's letters. (These are the books I can remember for sure this morning, anyway.) I don't have seminary training and don't claim to have special wisdom. Rather, I simply desire that others develop a love for God's word. There is only one interpretation for any Bible passage, and I will rely on the wisdom of scholars through the ages (at least those at my disposal) to help with that one interpretation. I will also attempt some practical application. Somewhere along the way I started sharing some funny things my kids would say, and this became known as "Heard 'Round the House." I will continue to share these priceless nuggets as my kids provide material. The "Daily" Journal is a bit of a misnomer, since I only do it Monday through Thursday. I don't do it on Friday because I attend a 6 am Bible Study. I don't do it on the weekends because so many received it at work (I may revise this approach since I have gone to the "Blog" format). I do read my Bible on a daily basis, and strongly recommend a chronilogical daily Bible - you will read the Bible completely each year, and the events unfold in a historical fashion.
