Gods Wisdom for Daily Living Devotional Scripture Proverbs 11:16-20(KJV): 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. Thought for the Day Verse 16 - A gracious woman will bring honor to her household, while strong men will go after and retain riches. The Hebrew word for strong has the meaning of terrible or violent. The wicked will go to any extreme both to obtain and hold on to wealth. Verse 17 - A merciful man benefits himself as well as others; his deeds will return to bless him. The cruel bring trouble to themselves and their families. Those who are callous to others will bring retribution upon their own heads. We should remember the Golden Rule: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise (Luke 6:31), or, do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Verses 18-19 - The wicked person despises righteousness and thinks he is clever, but sin is deceitful. What looks valuable and pleasurable now will crumble. He will find he has pursued his own death. Those who sow righteousness, however, will have a sure reward. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:7-9). Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you (Hosea 10:12). Verse 19 - continues to admonish us that righteousness leads to life, while a life of evil will lead to death. Verse 20 - The Lord loves His children very much. I believe one of Gods primary reasons for creating man was so that He could fellowship with him. When we obey and fellowship with Him, it brings Him great delight. God loves it when we take time to talk to Him in prayer. He also delights in sharing His heart with us regarding the people and things He is concerned about. He desires to use us to bring change. May we all bring Him much delight! Prayer Devotional for the Day Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the many things You have delivered me from. I am very grateful that I am free of those things that were destroying me. Father, help me to be patient with those around me that are struggling with their sins. Remind me to pray for them and help me not to talk about them in the wrong way. Lord, I do need Your counsel also, as I have many decisions to make and I do not want to make the wrong ones. Help me to recognize and appreciate godly advice that comes from others. I humble myself and ask that You lead me in all of Your ways. I pray for my brothers and sisters, as well. May we all submit to Your will in all things. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:36:19 +0000
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