Just because something looks and sounds good does not mean it is good.
Read: Proverbs 16:2
Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good;
God probes for what is good.
May 31, 2017
Month: May 2017
May 30, 2017
Growing
Your faith can grow, you just need to listen.
Read: Romans 10:17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
May 29, 2017
Be Humble
Do not have too high of an opinion of yourself.
Read: Romans 12:3
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
May 28, 2017
Fairness
Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Read: Matthew 7:12
12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
May 27, 2017
What It Takes
Be patient, keep the faith and you’ll receive God’s promises.
Read: Hebrews 6:12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
May 26, 2017
All The Time
Praise God at all times and your enemies will scatter.
Read: Psalms 68:1-3
Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies.
Let those who hate God run for their lives.
2 Blow them away like smoke.
Melt them like wax in a fire.
Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
3 But let the godly rejoice.
Let them be glad in God’s presence.
Let them be filled with joy.
Let those who hate God run for their lives.
2 Blow them away like smoke.
Melt them like wax in a fire.
Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
3 But let the godly rejoice.
Let them be glad in God’s presence.
Let them be filled with joy.
May 25, 2017
Trust
You won’t understand all things but you can trust Him.
Read: Ecclesiastes 11:5
As you do not know what is the way of the wind,[a]
Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child,
So you do not know the works of God who makes everything.
May 24, 2017
Treasure
You must look and search to find the richest treasure, the knowledge of God.
Read: Proverbs 2:1-5
My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
2
So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
3
Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4
If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5
Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
May 23, 2017
Be Quiet
Sometimes to get on track you just need to be quiet.
Read: Isaiah 30:15
15 For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
“In returning and rest you shall be saved;
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
But you would not,
May 22, 2017
Respect
You can be in a position of authority but that doesn’t mean you will automatically be respected. Speaking the truth earns respect from others.
Read: Proverbs 21:28
28
A lying witness is unconvincing;
a person who speaks truth is respected.