DEVOTIONS

WEEKEND REVIEW
July 27 & 28, 2024

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the
LORD
is a strong tower:
the righteous runneth into it,
and is safe.

Work Week Devotions
Through The Book Of Proverbs

     What a joy it has been to be with you this past week. I pray these WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS have been a blessing to you as well. To receive them daily in your e-mail box go to LIHWMinistries Sign-Up Page – Living In His Word Ministries and sign up. Each day these devotions will be delivered directly in your e-mail box.

      As previously mentioned, with WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS, we will only be publishing Devotional Thoughts Monday – Friday.

     On Saturday we suggest you re-read the entire chapter we have been studying this week, and if we will be going into the following chapter the next week, we encourage you to read that chapter as well.     

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WEEK 29 – Day 6:

     On Saturday, we suggest you re-read the Proverb we have written from this past week and the week to come.

Proverbs 17-18

WEEK 29 – Day 7:

     Today we suggest you read and study whatever the Lord has laid on your Pastor’s heart. Whatever Scripture he uses for today’s messages were given to him by God for your specific needs.

THROUGH THE BIBLE
OLD & NEW TESTAMENT TODAY AND TOMORROW:

July 27, 2024
Job 30-31
Acts 23

July 28, 2024
No Passages Assigned

NEXT WEEKS UPCOMING SCHEUDLES:

SCHEDULE 1 – Bible In a Year – with Proverbs Study 

July 29, 2024
Isaiah 27 – Isaiah 31
Proverbs 18:13 – 16

July 30, 2024
Isaiah 32 – Isaiah 37
Proverbs 18:17 – 19

July 31, 2024
Isaiah 38 – Isaiah 42
Proverbs 18:20 – 24

August 1, 2024
Isaiah 43 – Isaiah 48
Proverbs 19:1 – 4

August 2, 2024
Isaiah 49 – Isaiah 54
Proverbs 19:5 – 8

August 3, 2024
Proverbs 18 – 19

August 4, 2024
No Passages Assigned

 

SCHEDULE 2 – Old & New Testament

July 29, 2024
Job 32-34
Acts 24

July 30, 2024
Job 35-38
Acts 25

July 31, 2024
Job 39-42
Acts 26

August 1, 2024
Psa. 1-5
Acts 27:1-20

August 2, 2024
Psa. 6-10
Acts 27:21-44

August 3, 2024
Psa. 11-17
Acts 28:1-16

August 4, 2024
No Passages Assigned

Strong Enough
July 26, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 18:9-12
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Some time ago, I had the privilege of going to Pigeon Forge in Tennessee with our teen youth group for a Christian Youth Retreat. While there, we saw hundreds of attractions, rides, and activities that were available.

    One of them was a ride where you sat on a bench-type chair made for two people. The operator would harness you in, and then release a switch. Oh yes, I forgot to mention, this chair was hooked to two huge rubber band-like straps. The straps were connected to two tall, towering poles on either side, and they were stretched to their fullest. When they would flip the switch to release the chair, these two rubber band-like straps shot you like a slingshot straight up into the air. It seemed as though you might go all the way to the moon. Then, when the bands had reached their stretched limit in height up into the sky, they would shoot you back toward the ground at almost lightning speed. On the way down, GRAVITY WAS HELPING!

    I had watched several people do this with no problems. It was not the height I feared, nor the speed, or even getting sick. My question was, is it strong enough to hold ME? The difference between many of the others and me was this: I weighed around 280 lbs. at that time, and I had not seen anyone else my size on there. Nevertheless, I did it anyway, and it was a blast.

    I said that to say this: the love of the Lord is a strong tower. When I turned my life over to the LORD, it was because of His saving grace. I knew from seeing others who had given their life to Him that He was strong enough to hold ME too. So, I put my faith in Him and sat completely in His loving care.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    I was right. After years of walking with Christ, through good and bad times in my life, I have learned that He is strong enough to hold me. And friend, He is strong enough to hold you too. The Lord is a strong tower, and in Him, you are safe.

Do you trust your life daily to Christ?

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: July 26, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Isaiah 20 – Isaiah 26
  Proverbs 18:9 – 12

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Job 26-29
  Acts 22

A Story Is Told
July 25, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 18:5-8
It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Some people are skilled storytellers. They can enthrall you with tales of adventure or mystery, making you feel as if you are right there, living in the story. I enjoy listening to a talented storyteller weave their narrative. When a story is told masterfully, it can be as enjoyable as reading an excellent book or watching a suspenseful movie.

 

    Now, let’s imagine for a moment that the storyteller suddenly incorporates your name and life into the tale. They make it evident to everyone around that they are speaking about you. However, they twist the truth, and several of the details are outright lies. The narrative is thrilling, but it is far from the truth. This story being told portrays you as some heartless and terrible person.

 

    You stand up and exclaim, “Hey, that’s not true!” only to be told to sit down and be quiet. Others who are listening shout, “You’re ruining the story.” The person narrating the fabricated tale becomes emboldened by the crowd and starts distorting the facts even further, knowing that no one will pay attention to you and the truth. To the storyteller, the truth seems irrelevant at this point. What matters is that people are listening, and the story is captivating.

 

    This next statement may not surprise you, but liars have a propensity for lying. They relish spinning their tales of deception. The more people listen, the more outlandish their stories become. However, at some point, as they involve more lives in their web of deceit, people begin to realize that this person is a liar. Over time, fewer and fewer individuals will lend an ear to them. Even when they speak the truth, they are now suspected of fabricating stories. Their desire for attention at any cost has brought them shame and embarrassment. “A fool’s mouth is his destruction.”     

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     You may not always be able to avoid encountering liars in life. However, you can choose to live in a way that renders their outlandish tales unbelievable. A strong and virtuous testimony will consistently outshine the falsehoods told by liars. Live your life for Christ, and trust Him to address the actions of liars.

 

How might you shine for Jesus 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: July 25, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Isaiah 14 – Isaiah 19
  Proverbs 18:5 – 8

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Job 21-25
  Acts 21:18-40

 

Who’s The Director?
July 24, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 18:1-4
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Many new books have been published over the years, attempting to guide people on a journey of self-discovery. “Self-esteem” has become a buzzword, and the underlying idea is that if you don’t feel good about yourself, it’s challenging to thrive in life.

    The unfortunate reality is that when most individuals reach the end of their quest for self-discovery, they often find themselves disappointed. An honest self-examination often reveals that, despite some unique talents and varying lifestyles, we are all fundamentally the same. Aside from material differences, we’re neither better nor worse than others navigating this vast world we call Earth.

    The pursuit of self-discovery is often driven by self-pride. Imagine spending a lifetime searching, only to realize that we are all inherently flawed creatures in search of truth. Real truth leads us to God. God’s Word tells us that people often don’t truly seek the truth; they prefer to embrace falsehoods. People desire to believe that somehow, they are superior or different from the rest of the world. Yet, the real path to understanding our value in life begins with inviting God into our lives. When we make God the director of our lives, He reveals our true purpose and potential. Isn’t that what we truly desire—not just to understand who we are, but to discover what we can become?

    It’s been said, “Life is a stage, and we are all actors upon it.” The question then becomes: Who is directing the ongoing drama of your life?

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Giving our heart to the Lord is a one-time decision. You only need to accept Christ as your Savior once to attain eternal security in that salvation. However, surrendering our life to God can be a daily challenge. Let’s humbly submit our hearts to the Lord today and say, “I am here today to serve You, Lord. Mold me into what You need me to be. Take the reins of my life today. Amen.”

Have you surrendered to God’s will for your life 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: July 24, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Isaiah 10 – Isaiah 13
  Proverbs 18:1 – 4

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Job 17-20
  Acts 21:1-17

Listening To The Right Things
July 23, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 17:26-28
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    God allowed me the privilege of being the Pastor of a man named Bob, who has now gone home to be with the Lord. Bob had many wise sayings and jokes he loved to share with just about anyone who would listen. One of his sayings was, “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re stupid than to open it and remove all doubt.” I know that is not a Bob original, but I’ll always remember him whenever I hear it.

    The Bible supports what Bob said too. It says that someone who is a good listener and does not feel the need to talk all the time is believed to be wise. It goes on to say that even a fool can be thought of as wise if they don’t say anything to prove otherwise. I have also heard it said that God gave us two ears and one mouth, so we ought to listen twice as much as we talk.

    Have you ever noticed that most intelligent people seem to be excellent listeners? Have you ever considered why that might be? It very well could be that the reason they are so wise in the first place is that they have listened and learned so much from so many. Being wise, though, is more than just listening. It’s also choosing who and what you listen to as well.

    In the world today, there is a flood of information out there. However, not all of it is beneficial information, as some of it will lead you astray from the will of God. Therefore, it is not only wise to listen but also to select the right people to be around, so you know you are hearing the right things. One thing is for sure, we need to learn to tune out the world a bit more and tune into God’s Word more often. It contains the wisdom for all the ages.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Finding a quiet time and place where you can be alone with God each day is truly rewarding. If you don’t already have such a routine, I’d encourage you to prioritize it in the days ahead. Set aside a dedicated time and place to be alone with God, where you can read your Bible, pray, and listen for God’s still small voice. You can trust that in your quiet place, you’ll be tuned in to the right things.

Are you careful about who and what you listen to?

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: July 23, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Isaiah 5 – Isaiah 9
  Proverbs 17:26 – 28

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Job 13-16
  Acts 20