Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
John 15:9-11
9 Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.
10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
11 These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
January 14, 2018
Sunday
14
Psalm 32:8-9
Hanging on my office wall is a print that I’ve had for nearly 60 years. It shows the Lord Jesus standing behind a young man whose eyes are focused in the direction that the Master is pointing. Jesus’ hand is on the man’s shoulder, and I imagine He is saying, “This is the way we’re going. I will get you to the destination.” Although the road will be marked with both joy and suffering, the Lord leads His followers all the way to their eternal home.
Anyone who is honest will admit that he or she is ill-equipped to go through this life alone. Our all-knowing heavenly Father created us with a need for His guidance. In our own strength, knowledge, and reasoning power, we are simply not able to figure out how to make godly, wise decisions. But the Lord’s assuring hand at our shoulder can lead us down right paths to good choices.
The Lord is willing and able to guide us, if we will let Him. It isn’t difficult to fall in step with Him. Acknowledge that you have wandered down paths of life that led to sin and disobedience. Choose to follow His lead instead by reading the Word of God and applying biblical principles to your life. And learn to pray through both large and small decisions as you seek the path He has set for you.
Just beyond our last heartbeat lies eternity. That’s where our Savior is pointing us. The path may not be clear to our eyes, but Jesus is leading us there with a steady and sure hand. Our part is to follow in obedience so that we may reach heaven and hear the Father say, “Well done.”
Bible in One Year: Genesis 46-48
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Proverbs 3 Guidance
My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
2
For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3
Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4
And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct[a] your paths.
7
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
8
It will be health to your flesh,[b]
And strength[c] to your bones.
9
Honor the Lord with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10
So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11
My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor detest His correction;
12
For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
13
Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14
For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
15
She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16
Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
17
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
19
The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
20
By His knowledge the depths were broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.
21
My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22
So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.
23
Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
24
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
25
Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26
For the Lord will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.
27
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
28
Do not say to your neighbor,
“Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it,”
When you have it with you.
29
Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.
30
Do not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
31
Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;
32
For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord,
But His secret counsel is with the upright.
33
The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,
But He blesses the home of the just.
34
Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
35
The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
I love the word of God for it gives much light to this troubled world. Making money is not sinful yet know one day we all we held accountable to God, may we do all things with a pure motive. Here are a couple of my favorite verses: Colossians 3:23 & 24 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Psalm 65:11 You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.