Proverbs 30:1-3
1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle :
This man declared to Ithiel,
to Ithiel and to Ucal:
2 "I am the most ignorant of men;
I do not have a man's understanding.
3 I have not learned wisdom,
nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.
Great way to start a book. Imagine trying to sell yourself this way to a modern American audience!
Psalm 130:5
I am counting on the Lord;
yes, I am counting on Him.
I have put my hope in His word.
Not much or many you can't count on these days.
Keep your hope in the right Place and Person.
Proverbs 29:20There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.
Enough said.
Joel 2:12-14 That is why the Lord says,
“Turn to me now, while there is time.
Give me your hearts.
Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13 Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish.
14 Who knows? Perhaps he will give you a reprieve,
sending you a blessing instead of this curse.
Perhaps you will be able to offer grain and wine
to the Lord your God as before.
Hosea 6:3 Oh, that we might know the Lord!
Let us press on to know him.
He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn
or the coming of rains in early spring.”
That's a great verse. He makes me want to join in and get on with it!
Let us press on...not osmosis...knowing God takes work, just like any worthwhile relationship.
1 John 2:17 And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
What a great reminder.
We invest so much of our time and energy on fading things.
Psalm 119:176
I have wandered away like a lost sheep;
come and find me,
for I have not forgotten your commands.
What a great prayer!
There are so many hyper-wicked people in our world who promise
"freedom" if one will only pursue their own selfish, sinful desires.
Peter, under the Spirit's influence, has something to say about them.
Click through the channels later today. You'll find people claiming to experience freedom and fun while sinning boldly. They may say they are free, but the truth of their condition is exposed in 1 Peter 2:19.2 Peter 2:19
They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you.
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2 Peter 1:3 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a
godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one
who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.
Did you hear what he said?
God has given us EVERYTHING we need to live a godly life.
Nothing to be added.
He isn't holding out on us.
No additional experiences or revelations.
Everything we need.
That's great news.
I realized this morning that I goofed.
I posted the reading for the 26th yesterday, so today I am backing up and doing the reading from the 25th.
1 Peter 3:13-18 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone
asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way.
Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will
be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong
to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! Christ suffered
for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for
sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death,
but he was raised to life in the Spirit.
Take great notes.
It will all be on the test.
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