“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” – 2Cor. 3:18
As a boy, raised in the Ozarks where there are a lot of caves, one of my favorite things to do was to explore them. Not only is it exciting it can also be an educational experience. Knight’s book of Illustrations gives us this good example of something that can be learned from it.
“There, one can see enormous pillars which have been formed from the roof of the cavern. This masonry, formed of solid rock, made by the slow and silent progress of water, is truly marvelous. A single drop of water, finding its way from the surface down through the roof of the cave deposits its sediment and another follows it and still another, each adding its imperceptible contribution, until the icicle of stone begins to grow, ultimately reaching the pillar which has likewise been forming on the bottom of the cave. It becomes a massive pillar which will stand to the end of the world.
There is a process just like that going on in each of our hearts. Each thought that stirs for a moment sinks into the soul; as each little drop of water, with its limestone deposit, makes its contribution to the pillar in the cave. Other thoughts follow, and still others, until a habit of thought along a given line of reasoning, arousing similar emotions, is formed, erecting within our own hearts monuments of purpose or pillars of ambition that shape our character.
Character is the result of thought. Think high, and you will live high. Whether our lives shall be full and helpful or cruel and hurtful depends upon our thoughts. As believers our thoughts must be grounded in Scripture and bathed in prayer, for we know the heart shapes our actions. Carefully read and study God’s Word, and wait before Him, letting the Word grip mind and heart.“
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” – Phil. 4:8
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…..”– Heb. 12:2
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
