The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 12:19-20 (NLT)
19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 78:4 (NLT)
4 We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Luke 12:4-7 (ESV)
4 "I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.
5 But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God.
7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.
My observation:
The perspective that society at large have about what they fear is contrary to what the word of God teaches. In our focal passage from Luke, Jesus gives the proper view of what should be our greatest fear.
God's view of fear, as revealed in the word of God, is the right point of view on fear. The view of man is backwards. Eternity is more important than time, and your soul is more important than your body.
Now, here is the encouraging goodnews about the matter of fear. God always gets the final word, and God says, "Fear not".
God offers his people a protection plan against fear; it includes the body, and more importantly, it includes the soul. Let the words of Luke 12:6-7 comfort and strengthen your heart, and stir your soul. What more does God have to do to convince you that he cares for you? What he did on the cross is enough for me. What he did on the third day seals the deal. Truly, "It is finished".
Is it well with your soul? Why don't you plan now to be in the Lord's house on the Lord's Day to hear the greatest message the world has ever heard. Jesus is risen. He is risen indeed.
My prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, I am so grateful, and I don't have the vocabulary to express what I feel in heart, for what your darling son, Jesus, did for me on the cross at Calvary.
Father God, your love and compassion leaves me speechless. Sometimes, it causes me to tremble. Lord, I shall never forget what you have done for me; you have surely brought me from a mighty long ways, and yet there is more to come.
Father God, because Jesus went to the cross, He made it possible for me to wear a crown. O, what a blessed day that will be when I see my Savior face to face, and hear those welcoming words, "Well done my faithful servant". Hallelujah! Amen.
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1 Timothy 4:4-5 (HCSB)
4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
5 since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.
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