"The Real Thing"

A Blast From The Word
By Sandra Rhynes

“The Real Thing”
2 Corinthians 11:4
4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted--you may well put up with it!


My Grandpa King loved watermelon. He especially loved the watermelons that came from Rush Springs. He waited until those specific watermelons came into season. My Uncle Alvin grew fields of watermelons right outside of Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Grandpa, in his overalls, would visit my Uncle Alvin, in his overalls, at watermelon time and help Uncle Alvin pick loads of watermelons. They would take them to Oklahoma City and sell them. He would let grandpa bring lots of those wonderful watermelons to Ada. The family would set on grandpa and grandma’s back patio and eat until we couldn’t eat anymore. They were the best. Infact, I can close my eyes and taste them now, myself. There were no other watermelons to take the place of the ones from Rush Springs. Reminds me of this scripture. Paul is telling us to not believe any other gospel about any other Jesus. There will be people to come to you and try to lead you into another way. There is but one Spirit, one gospel and one Jesus. He is Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God. Praise His Holy Name!! He is the Real Thing!

Holy Jesus, Protect me from false prophets. Help me to renew my mind daily in the Good News of Jesus Christ. Keep my mind and heart stayed on You and no other. I ask all of these things with thanksgiving. Amen