January 31, 2024 – God Put That There
God Put That There
January 31, 2024
DAILY PROVERB:
Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:
I once heard another preacher say, “To have an original thought is simply to forget where you first heard it.” He was likely referring to ideas used in preaching a sermon. However, the same principle seems to apply to everyone. Somehow, we forget where and how we learned certain things. Most of us do not recall learning to drink from a glass. We do it every day but cannot remember when we acquired that skill, likely because of our age at the time of learning it.
Still, it appears that over time, there are many things we forget that we should have learned:
▪ We often too soon forget the price paid for our salvation.
▪ We quickly forget the people who gathered and prayed for our salvation.
▪ We neglect to continue praying for others after they receive Christ.
▪ We overlook the fact that the wisdom to carry out daily tasks didn’t magically appear in our minds; God instilled it within us.
Animals possess what we call instincts, which are natural tendencies to perform specific actions. These instincts didn’t just happen; God placed them there. Humans also have natural instincts. It’s a human instinct to desire love, and God instilled that within us so that we would seek His love. When we receive genuine, unconditional love, it’s our nature to reciprocate that love. God also placed that inclination within us, so when He loves us, we would love Him in return. Not everything we know in this life is learned from mankind. “Be not wise in thine own eyes” is God’s gentle way of reminding us not to presume ourselves as too intelligent. Our faith in God and trust in Him will not only extend our days and years but also grant us Eternity.
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:
Some people may not know God because they’ve never felt the true love of God. Let’s demonstrate the love of God to everyone we encounter. As God’s love shines through us, they can come to love Him too.
How might you show God’s love to someone today?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?
Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?
What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?
GOD TALKING TO ME: JANUARY 31, 2024
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
Exodus 19 – Exodus 22
Proverbs 3:5 – 8
THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Exodus 15-16
Matthew 20
“Getting people into the Word of God…
… and the Word of God into people.”
Romans 10:17
Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

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