Which Came First, The Chicken, Or The Egg?
April 9, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 8:29-31
When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

        Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is an age-old debate for people who do not take the Bible literally. The answer is simple. God created animals, not embryos. Therefore, the chicken was created, and she delivered the egg

 

      Now let’s ask this question. One of our verses today says that God and wisdom were brought up together. Just like old friends or neighbors. So, which do you believe was around first, wisdom to guide God, or God to guide wisdom?

 

      If God were first with no wisdom, He would not have known to create wisdom. If there was no wisdom, how could even God know to make everything which ever was? Wisdom had to be around to help in the process of thinking up all the stuff God designed, which we take for granted. However, if God were not there, what need would there ever be for wisdom?

 

      OK, so it’s another trick question, like the chicken and egg question. The answer is God has always been. He had no beginning for anything to be before Him. So therefore, if wisdom and God were brought up together, this would mean wisdom always was and was always with God. God, therefore, has always had all wisdom.

 

    If this is true, and it is, why would anyone try to outsmart God? Why do people want to make another way of salvation, aside from what God, with all wisdom, has already laid out? Now, those are questions without any really good answers!

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     We need to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding, recognizing that even the little bit of wisdom we possess also comes from God!

 

Have you ever considered how much love
God must have for you and I,
that with all of His wisdom
He still chose to save us from our sin?

 

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: APRIL 9, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
   1 Samuel 22-25
   Proverbs 8:29-31

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
   Joshua 21-22
   Luke 9:28-62

 

What’s Up With All The Laws?
April 8, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 8:26-28
While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

        Have you ever stopped to wonder what might happen if God tossed out the laws? What if God decided one day, “Let’s toss out a law and see what happens?”

 

      Let’s start with the law of gravity. Now, that sounds sort of like fun – to be floating around from place to place. We see the astronauts do it on TV, and that kind of looks like fun. However, we forget too soon what astronauts do is within a controlled area. What would happen if God did away with the law of gravity completely? One thing would be that the pull of the different amounts of gravitation from the other planets would vanish, and by the way, it would destroy our solar system.

 

      Floating around seems like fun until you remember there would be nothing to stop you from floating right off into space. Who knows where you’d end up, or how fast you would go? Gravity helps control speed also. If there were no gravity… WHOOSH… Off you go at speeds your body could not handle.

 

      Eliminating just one law changes everything. There are also laws of physics and laws of molecular structure. Without them, medicine would not be effective. There are also the laws of nature that God put in place. What would it be like if you planted a tulip bulb, and when it blossomed, you had poison ivy? How about if your dog got pregnant, and delivered a litter of rattlesnakes in your home?

 

    The Bible says God set a compass upon the earth, established the clouds, and set all things in order. They are a controlling set of laws by which even those who hate God and despise His name still benefit from and are blessed by Him.

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     The next time you come to a stop sign, STOP, and then take a moment to thank God for His wisdom and His love in providing all the laws He made to bless and protect your life.

 

Which of God’s laws are you most thankful for today?
Will you stop to tell Him so?

 

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: APRIL 8, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
   1 Samuel 18 – 1 Samuel 21
   Proverbs 8:26 – 28

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Joshua 18-20
  Luke 9:1-27

 

WEEKEND REVIEW
April 6 & 7, 2024

Proverbs 8:17

I love them that love me;
and those that seek me early
shall find me.

Work Week Devotions
Through The Book Of Proverbs

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WEEK 13 – Day 6:

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

Proverbs 8-9

WEEK 13 – 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:

April 6
Joshua 15-17 Luke 8:41-56

April 7
No Passages Assigned

NEXT WEEKS UPCOMING SCHEUDLES:

SCHEDULE 1 – Bible In a Year – with Proverbs Study 

April 8
1 Samuel 18 – 1 Samuel 21
Proverbs 8:26 – 28
April 9
1 Samuel 22 – 1 Samuel 25
Proverbs 8:29 – 31
April 10
1 Samuel 26 – 1 Samuel 31
Proverbs 8:32 – 36
April 11
2 Samuel 1 – 2 Samuel 4
Proverbs 9:1 – 5
April 12
2 Samuel 5 – 2 Samuel 10
Proverbs 9:6 – 9
April 13
Proverbs 8 – 9
April 14
No Passages Assigned

 

SCHEDULE 2 – Old & New Testament

April 8
Joshua 18-20
Luke 9:1-27
April 9
Joshua 21-22
Luke 9:28-62
April 10
Joshua 23-24
Luke 10:1-24
April 11
Judges 1-2
Luke 10:25-42
April 12
Judges 3-5
Luke 11:1-28
April 13
Judges 6-7
Luke 11:29-54
April 14
No Passages Assigned

Let’s Make A Planet Earth
April 5, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 8:23-25
I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth:

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    How difficult would it be, if you were God, to create a world? We already know He spoke all things into existence. So just how challenging could it possibly be?

    Let’s contemplate it. Where should we begin? Alright, I’ll simply say the word, “Earth.” Poof, there’s a swirling, out-of-control, round piece of dirt with no boundaries. We have a planet, bouncing around everywhere because there’s nothing holding it in place. In fact, there is no outer space for it to exist in. It’s just out there. Therefore, I’ll say “space.” Now we have a multi-billion-mile atmosphere for this hunk of round dirt to float around in. How can we keep it in one place all the time? Oh yes, I’ll say, “Gravity.” CRASH! There goes my hunk of dirt. It caved in on itself. All the gravity sucked it in on top of itself because there was nothing else to pull on it from the other direction to prevent an implosion. Centrifugal force, I’ll start this hunk of dirt spinning so that gravity can’t pull it in on itself. Whoosh, there it goes, spinning and rolling all the way across the universe. OK, so I need to create a system so this does not happen. I’ll call it a solar system and place other swirling hunks of dirt around it. I’ll also put a gas ball right in the middle to provide light and heat. The “Earth Ball” should be the most important, so I’ll put it closest to the gas ball. FLASH! Oops, that’s a bit too hot. The Earth ball burnt up. Maybe I need to move it out a little, three or four dirt balls from the gas ball. And the process goes on and on… Not as simple as we thought.

    Alright, we know God didn’t create the Earth this way. He had a plan from the beginning and knew how it should be put together before He spoke the first word. What God has created from the beginning has worked perfectly for centuries.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Godly wisdom originally created and keeps the Earth from self-destruction. Why? God had a plan for it from the beginning. Godly wisdom also created and keeps you. He has always had a plan for you too. Shouldn’t we find and follow that plan? We can, you know. It’s written in His Word.

What plan do you want to follow? Your’s or God’s?

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: APRIL 5, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
    1 Samuel 15 – 1 Samuel 17
   Proverbs 8:23 – 25

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
   Joshua 12-14
   Luke 8:1-40

How Early Is Early?
April 3, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 8:15-18
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

        I am sure you have heard preachers say that a person should rise early in the morning to read God’s Word and have a quiet time with Him. Some of you may wonder why they suggest getting started in the morning. In today’s verses, Solomon, who is still speaking on wisdom, says: “those that seek me early shall find me.” So, exactly what did Solomon mean when he said “early”?

      First, I too am one of those preachers who believe that putting God first in your day is very important. It gets you in the right frame of mind first thing in the day to be all that God desires for you to be. It gives you an entire day to ponder on what you read in His Word and the things you prayed about at that time. It’s a special time of day when things are not so hustle and bustle.

      However, seeking God and His wisdom early may also refer to seeking God first in everything. Putting God in the front of every decision made in your life. Considering God and His will early in everything you do is also vitally important.

      Another way of seeking God early would be finding the wisdom in God’s Word and applying it to your life at an early age. Many of us have waited until later in life to receive the joys and benefits of knowing God. His blessings are not only waiting for us someday but are here today. God’s desire is not to bless us someday. God’s wisdom is a blessing every day, helping us make godly decisions that keep us from harm and sin. There are the blessings of His touch in our life, a verse spoken into our heart, and friends in a time of need. He loves those who love Him, and He shows His love in so many ways.

     

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

     The love of God is not something we are waiting for. It is something we experience day by day. Arise; put God first, early in your life, and early in your day. Enjoy the Christ-filled life He desires for you to have.

What does seeking God early mean to you?

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: APRIL 3, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
   1 Samuel 5-10
   Proverbs 8:15-18

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Joshua 7-9
  Luke 7:1-35