Sharp Tools Will Serve God Well

Scripture:
 
Ecclesiastes 10:10; 11:10; Psalm 94: 18 & 19 & Ephesians 5: 15 & 16
If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success. So then, banish anxiety from your heart and cast off the troubles of your body… When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, [...]

Unity and Relationship

Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 4: 9 – 12
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can [...]

Don’t Be A Know-it-All

 
Scripture:
Proverbs 30: 3 - 5 & Ephesians 1:3

I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
       Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands?
       Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak?
       Who has established all the [...]

Trust in God

Scripture:

Proverbs 29: 25 & Psalm 60: 4
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.  (NIV) 

 
Observation:
Today’s reading spoke many times of trusting God and fearing Him. Much of [...]

Our Lives Are Not Our Own

Living without causing others to stumble
 
Scriptures:
 

Romans 14: 7 & 13
For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

 
Observation:
This passage speaks of [...]

A Right Heart

Scriptures:

Proverbs 19:3, 8 and 11
A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD. He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers. A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. (NIV)

 
Observation:

These passages in Proverbs shine like stars in [...]

Discovering God’s Will

Scripture:
 

Romans 12: 1 & 2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you [...]

The Treasure We Have In The Greatness Of God

Scripture:
Romans 11: 33 – 36
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!
“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?” For from him and through [...]

He has mercy on everyone

Scripture: Romans 11:28-32
28 Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News, and this benefits you Gentiles. Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 29 For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn. 30 Once, you Gentiles were rebels [...]

Gotta love discipline

Scripture: Proverbs 12
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.
Observation:
This proverb tells me that if I want to have knowledge that I need to embrace discipline and being corrected. A person that can not take being corrected in love is going to end up, well… stupid lacking in knowledge.
Application:
For me this starts [...]