The Wisdom of the Proverbs:
Proverbs 22:29 (MSG)
29 Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a back seat to anyone.
The Encouragement of the Psalms:
Psalm 14:1 (NLT)
1 Only fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!
The Hope of the Old Testament:
Isaiah 3:1 (NLT)
1 The Lord, the LORD of Heaven's Armies, will take away from Jerusalem and Judah everything they depend on: every bit of bread and every drop of water,
Isaiah 4:2 (NLT)
2 But in that day, the branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious; the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of all who survive in Israel.
Isaiah 5:20-21 (NLT)
20 What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.
21 What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever.
The Gospel Message:
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (NLT)
13 These people are false apostles. They are deceitful workers who disguise themselves as apostles of Christ.
14 But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.
15 So it is no wonder that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. In the end they will get the punishment their wicked deeds deserve.
Observation:
God created each of us for a purpose. There is nothing more gratifying or rewarding than doing that purpose with passion and persistence. To do that you need a compelling why. Notice that the Apostle Paul had a powerful why that drove his passion for knowing and doing the will of God.
2 Corinthians 11:10-11 (NLT)
10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, no one in all of Greece will ever stop me from boasting about this.
11 Why? Because I don't love you? God knows that I do.
Prayer:
Father God, these are difficult days and hard times for many. However, we know that You love us with an everlasting love.
Father, when troubles, trials, and temptations knock at the door of our lives, we know what to do, and where to go. We will accept the invitation of Jesus, and run into His loving arms of protection and provisions. We are so grateful that we can find rest in a weary land, and shelter in the season of storms.
Matthew 11:28 (NLT)
28 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
1 Samuel 3:10 (NLT)
10 And the LORD came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening."
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