Run And Hide, Here They Come

AUGUST 13, 2020

DAILY PROVERBS:

Proverbs 20:9-12 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Now let’s just be honest. There are people who, when you see them coming, you try to avoid them. It may be for a number of reasons such as you may owe them money, or they always have bad breath, or something. 

    I know of one such group of people that I have found which I often try to avoid. They are those who believe that they are the “I’s” of the world. Nope, I did not miss spell that. They are people who, every time you run into them, they are so full of themselves. It is always, “I did this, I did that, I bought this, or I’m the best at that.” It’s always I, I, I. Occasionally they will toss in God’s name just to make it sound a bit more spiritual

    In life, people could care less what you say about yourself if what you say does not match what you do. Your words and your life need to agree, or your words become meaningless. If you are truly doing things for the Lord, then “I” moves out of the picture, everything will shift to being about Him.

    Our verses today say even a child is known by his doing. People are known for something. For either what they do or what they say they do. God made both the “hearing ear and the seeing eye.” Both are of equal importance, and both should bring glory to him. However, I do not read anywhere that God made any of us to be the “BOASTING I.”

     
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    All that said, it is not wrong from time to time to share with others the blessing in our lives. The accomplishments of our children, our family, and our friends are often some of the things we should desire to share with others. It is wise though, to leave the bragging about ourselves to others. God, who created us, gave us two ears and one mouth. What we all need to remember to do is to listen twice as much as we share.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 13, 2020

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 26-30      /   Proverbs 20:9-12

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 65-68           /      Rom. 9

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How Can I Help YOU!

AUGUST 12, 2020

DAILY PROVERBS:

Proverbs 20:5-8 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

  We live in a “ME FIRST” world today. What’s in it for ME? That is the question on everyone’s mind.

    However, if we can find a way to get our eyes off our self and keep our eyes on our Saviour, we will usually find there is a positive answer, even in the midst of our greatest difficulties. Even if there is no financial, or earthly reward of any type, there will be that reward in heaven if your aim is to serve the Lord.

    But, if we look to serve the “ME FIRST” inside us, then the situations in life will always look bleak. You will find yourself saying things like, “oh poor ME,” “look what they’ve done to ME,” “nobody ever likes ME,” and, “what’s in it for ME.”

    The Bible tells us we should not be looking for the answer to what’s in it for ME. In fact, it teaches just the opposite. We should be asking; what’s in it for them? Not what can we get, but what can we give? How can we serve? How can we help? What can we do to make the Christian Life better for another? Is it possible that we could help…?

• A child looking for guidance and leadership.

• An adult who has fallen in their faith.

• A lost person who desperately needs someone to lead and guide them to Christ.
 
    Today’s verses ask a question that is still true today. “A FAITHFUL Man… who can find?” Is there someone who will commit their ways to the Lord and follow Him? Not just in the good and fun times, but all the time. Could that person be you?

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    It is not about our goodness, our talents, our needs, or really even our wants. It’s about serving Jesus Christ. No matter what your trial is, it’s not as bad as dying on a cross. That is what He did for you. What are you facing that can be that bad? What are you doing for Him?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 12, 2020

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 22-25      /   Proverbs 20:5-8

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 58-64           /      Rom. 8

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Hang Up The Six-Shooters

AUGUST 11, 2020

DAILY PROVERBS:

Proverbs 20:1-4 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

  “Meet me in the street at high noon.” Oh, how many times have we heard this line in our favorite westerns? The bad guy calls the good guy out to the street. They face each other, gun hands poised over their trusty six-shooter. People are running everywhere. Women are getting the children in off the streets. Now the stare down begins, and in just a split second… BANG… and someone falls to the ground. After a few parting words by the mortally wounded, their eyes close and someone begins to cry for the loss of the life.

    Did all of that have to happen? The tough man today will say, “YES,” you have to defend your honor. You must go out and stand up for what’s right.

    However, the Bible says, “NO.” In fact, Prov. 20:3 says it’s honorable for a man to cease from strife or conflict. The verse goes on to say the “FOOL will be meddling.” According to God’s law, the one who made the challenge should be locked up for attempting to destroy God’s creation. Both physical and spiritual destruction are wrong according to the word of God. In Prov. 11:9, it says “An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:” Defaming someone’s character is the same as destroying the man. The Bible calls it sin.

    God says vengeance is mine. We do not have to get even, or even prove ourselves to anyone. We simply need to walk in the Lord, letting Him defend whomever and whatever is His. It may not make for a good western movie, but it makes for a much better and more peaceful reality in life.

     
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Let’s put away foolish things. Meddling does no one any good, including you. We are to exhort one another, not extort from one another. In other words, let’s help each other through life and not tear one another down. It’s time to hang up them there six-shooters partner and spend more time in prayer.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 11, 2020

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 17-21      /   Proverbs 20:1-4

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 52-57           /      Rom. 7

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Dogs Do What Dogs Do

AUGUST 10, 2020

DAILY PROVERBS:

Proverbs 19:28-29 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Dogs do what dogs do. They bark, growl, beg for food, and want your attention. Cats do what cats do. They purr, claw at things, and generally walk around like the own everything. Birds fly, fish swim, and monkeys, well they monkey around, swinging in the trees. None of that surprises us.  

    What would shock us would be to see a dog wrap his tail around a branch and swing to the next limb. Our mouths would drop if we saw a fish walking down the street, or when we went fishing, we caught a live cat. Why would these things surprise us? Well it’s just not supposed to be that way. That’s why.

    So why is it so surprising when the lost people in this world act lost? They are simply doing what comes naturally. “The ungodly… scorneth judgment.” They hate being told they are wrong. Why, because their sinful nature is calling them to rebel against God’s will and His way. “The mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.” In other words, they feed off sin.

    So, what would ever make a lost person stop sinning against God? Well, if you are reading this and are saved, what made you stop? It was when you realized there is a price to pay for sin. Judgment has been prepared for the scorners. In Romans 6:23 in the New Testament it says, “the wages of sin is death.” So how do you get out of paying that price, or facing that judgment? It’s by understanding the second part of Romans 6:23 which also says; “the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” It’s realizing that the price of death has been paid by Christ and the judgment once reserved for you will be removed, if you will accept Him as your Saviour. 1 Peter 2:24 says; “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”

     
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    If you are a child of God, you might just take a moment today and tell Him thank-you for taking away the judgment that had been prepared for your sin. If you are not born again, you may want to consider this offer of salvation before it’s too late.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 10, 2020

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 12-16      /   Proverbs 19:28-29

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 48-51           /      Rom. 6

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Weekend Review

August 8 & 9, 2020

Proverbs 19:23

The fear of
the LORD
tendeth to life:
and he that hath it
shall abide satisfied;
he shall not be visited
with evil.  

Work Week Devotions
Through the Book of Proverbs

      As you know by now, with WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS, we only publish our Devotional Thoughts on Monday – Friday. On Saturday we suggest you re-read the entire chapter we have been studying this past week, and if we will be going into the following chapter the next week, we encourage you to read that chapter as well.       

There are never Devotions on Sunday. 

Thank you for joining us as we
journey together
Through Proverbs in 2020.

WEEK 31 – Day 6

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

Proverbs 19-20

WEEK 31 – 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 WITH DAILY PROVERBS

August 10, 2020    Jeremiah 12 – 16       Proverbs 19:28 – 29
August 11, 2020    Jeremiah 17 – 21       Proverbs 20:1 – 4
August 12, 2020    Jeremiah 22 – 25       Proverbs 20:5 – 8
August 13, 2020    Jeremiah 26 – 30       Proverbs 20:9 – 12
August 14, 2020    Jeremiah 31 – 33       Proverbs 20:13 – 15
August 15, 2020    Proverbs 19 – 20                       
August 16, 2020    No Passages Assigned  

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY

August 10, 2020     Psa. 48-51                Rom. 6
August 11, 2020     Psa. 52-57                Rom. 7
August 12, 2020     Psa. 58-64                Rom. 8
August 13, 2020     Psa. 65-68                Rom. 9
August 14, 2020     Psa. 69-72                Rom. 10
August 15, 2020     Psa. 73-77                Rom. 11
August 16, 2020     No Passages Assigned            

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY

August 8, 2020       Psa. 42-47                Rom. 5
August 9, 2020       No Passages Assigned