Food for Life:
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own"(Matthew 6:33.34)
Have you ever read Scripture, heard a sermon or teaching, or been part of a conversation and thought, "that doesn't apply to me" or just a feeling or sense that you couldn't relate to what you were reading or hearing? I have (too). Usually I think this or have a sense of it because I haven't (yet) experienced what is being illustrated.
And yet - there isn't ANYTHING in Scripture that is not applicable for me and life on earth. Sooner or later, what I read, applies to me - whether I 'see it' or not. It either relates to me directly or indirectly.
Early this morning before rising, as I was thinking and meditating, I had moments of anxiety and worry. I was thinking about what I will do when I'm no longer able to work - and thus, have no income. Not being someone who has established retirement accounts and other advisable acts for an older age, this has crossed my mind from time to time.
As I read the Word, Matthew 6:33, 34 was highlighted! You see, I have not yet experienced not having food, clothing, or shelter - but it is possible that someday I might! However, this Word says that I need not worry about it, because as a child of God, God will take care of my needs. AS I SEEK FIRST God, God's righteousness/His Kingdom - this is where my security lies - in Christ.
Saints, even if we have jobs, retirement accounts, and investments - it is possible to loose those things...But God - as we continue to seek God first, and be about the 'business' of God - God will take care of us. In fact, when we are working, saving, and investing, it still is God who takes care of us, if through those activities. It can be easy to forget that it is God who sustains us when we have our health, strength, and youth - but when this isn't the case...what then?
"Do not put your security and trust in anything you can loose"....this is the reality of Matthew 6:33, 34...this is reality of life for you and for me. Today.
"Lord I pray for my loved ones and those I don't know today who are experiencing worry because they have lost their jobs, they have health challenges, they have lost their homes. I ask that Your Holy Spirit would usher in a sense of Your Presence that would fill them with peace in the middle of the storm. God that You would help each one of us to focus on You and Your ways - seeing You as the One who sustains and gives us our daily bread. Thank You Lord!"
Monday, June 6, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Wisdom is Proved Right by Her Actions
Matthew 11:19
"...Wisdom is proved right by her actions."
This hit me this morning as I spent some time with the Lord in the Word. Who doesn't want to be wise? What is wisdom? (http://www.pbministries.org/books/pink/Miscellaneous/fear_of_the_lord.htm) ; Proverbs 1:7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10, Jo:28:28, Psalm 111:10 states similarly). Revering, fearing, recognizing the Majesty, Splendor, Power, Might - the All-ness of God - that is only the BEGINNING of wisdom!
Rightly applying knowledge and understanding from God's point of view, in everyday life, is wisdom. And then the Scripture, Jesus Himself stated, that the proof of wisdom is revealed in actions...what is the result of my action today? Will it prove (today or in the day's to come) to be wise - or foolish? Will my actions prove to be self-centered or Christ-centered? Will my actions prove to be worthy of eternity or will they be burned up in the last days?
Will you join me in asking these questions of ourselves today? Ask God. He will be please to show us. Do you need wisdom today? YES, I do! James says that if we ask God for wisdom...God will give it to us generously and without reproach (w/o blaming, shaming, or calling into question) (James 1:5).
"Lord thank You that You are the One who holds all wisdom. Thank You, All-Wise One, that You not only are All-Wise but that You will give wisdom to me, to us when we ask! James tell us our approach in asking is key, we must ask You and not doubt that You are able and will give us Wisdom! We believe Lord, help our unbelief!"
"...Wisdom is proved right by her actions."
This hit me this morning as I spent some time with the Lord in the Word. Who doesn't want to be wise? What is wisdom? (http://www.pbministries.org/books/pink/Miscellaneous/fear_of_the_lord.htm) ; Proverbs 1:7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10, Jo:28:28, Psalm 111:10 states similarly). Revering, fearing, recognizing the Majesty, Splendor, Power, Might - the All-ness of God - that is only the BEGINNING of wisdom!
Rightly applying knowledge and understanding from God's point of view, in everyday life, is wisdom. And then the Scripture, Jesus Himself stated, that the proof of wisdom is revealed in actions...what is the result of my action today? Will it prove (today or in the day's to come) to be wise - or foolish? Will my actions prove to be self-centered or Christ-centered? Will my actions prove to be worthy of eternity or will they be burned up in the last days?
Will you join me in asking these questions of ourselves today? Ask God. He will be please to show us. Do you need wisdom today? YES, I do! James says that if we ask God for wisdom...God will give it to us generously and without reproach (w/o blaming, shaming, or calling into question) (James 1:5).
"Lord thank You that You are the One who holds all wisdom. Thank You, All-Wise One, that You not only are All-Wise but that You will give wisdom to me, to us when we ask! James tell us our approach in asking is key, we must ask You and not doubt that You are able and will give us Wisdom! We believe Lord, help our unbelief!"
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