Valuing Spiritual Heritage

I felt I was unusually tired today and so tried to get as much rest as possible. The day ended up going fairly fast with the wedding ceremony for Tammy Gonzalez and Evan Hunter taking place at 5:30 p.m. The wedding went well and as I mentioned it was the first one that Christian and I performed together. (see picture)

It was also good to connect with many friends that we had not seen for a long time. It was good to see them and for them to see my progress. Several had paid me a visit last summer when I was in the hospital.

Christian worked on the arms of my racing wheelchair to get them in a height and position to make it easier for my helpers to push me during the race tomorrow. It is hard to believe the Colfax Charity 5K will take place tomorrow Summers_brauchlers_powellsmorning at 9 a.m. at City Park in Denver. The race begins and ends near the large lake in the Park and is located closer to the regular Sunday race course than normal.

I just checked my donation site and I am just $110 short of my goal of $2,000 for Teen Challenge. So if any one who hasn’t given would like to help me reach that goal, your donation will not only be appreciated but will empower life change for men, women with preschool children and teen girls overcoming life controlling problems.

BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1:14

I shared this verse from 2 Timothy before praying the prayer of blessing over Tammy and Evan’s lives as husband and wife. When two are married the wedding represents the input of both families into the lives of their children. Both Tammy and Evan come from solid Christian homes, so faith and spiritual priorities are of importance to them and their families.

However, that “deposit” of truth and prayer and godly counsel must be guarded or it can be lost or lose its value. Paul in this context mentions Timothy’s family and his mother and grandmother who were people of faith. Paul served as spiritual and ministry role model and father in the faith to Timothy. He too had deposited truth and his life into Timothy.

Paul said, “guard this deposit…with the help of the Holy Spirit.” This shows that human effort and determination alone is not enough. Spiritual treasures must be guarded with the help of the Holy Spirit. He is the comforter, counselor, protector and guide.

I’ve know some who have not valued their spiritual heritage and like Esau “sold their birthright for a bowl of stew.” They made a spiritual decision based on human desires and appetite. This causes hardship and grief.

Perhaps you did not have a godly parent deposit valuable spiritual assets into the bank of your life. You can do it now with your own children with others. Timothy had a father who was a Greek and it is assumed that he contributed no positive spiritual influence in his life. That is why his relationship with Paul was so important. Perhaps you can be that to someone else.

The bottom line, value the truth the has been deposited into your life, guard it diligently with the help of the Holy Spirit.If you do you will “live happily ever-after.”

To help Ken reach his goal for Saturday’s race go to:  www.coloradogives.org/ksummers