by lighthouse | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 28:1 “The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.” Stability in life and death is an awesome treasure. Living in fear is never enjoyable. If a person lives with the assurance of his/her Heavenly Father constantly walking at one’s side, there is never an earthly fear which can shake stability. Without our Savior’s presence, stability, comfort, security and peace are never experienced and fleeting pleasure as a substitute lacks all the treasure a person could be enjoying.
by lighthouse | Sep 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27: 25-26 “When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in, the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.” Invest. Prepare. Be wise. Have expectations. Natural results from prepared actions. What is God talking about? One thing leads to another. One’s life is constantly preparing for the future and then enjoying that future even as one enjoys the present. No preparation–no enjoyment. The ultimate preparation is preparing and looking forward to the ultimate joy of Heaven. The temporary joy is preparing and living an abundant life on this earth. Are you preparing and enjoying? If so, what are you doing?
by lighthouse | Sep 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 2718 “As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects a man.” It is not at all unusual for a person to try and manipulate or fool or deceive another person. This is extremely common in the world of addiction. For a short period of time the lies might work, but not for long as just as reflections display who a person is, so actions and words become an open book into the true character of us all. Our hearts, like it or not, are always on display. Do you know the prayer—Create in me a pure heart……
by lighthouse | Sep 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” If a knife is dull the purpose of being a knife makes it difficult to serve its purpose. The same is true of you and me. If we become lazy in our thinking or activity, we don’t serve the purpose God intended for each of us. God wants each of us to help each other and encourage each other in gaining wisdom as we serve Him and serve each other.
by lighthouse | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27:9 “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel.” It would be interesting if each of us defined the word friend. Would we all agree that a friend is one you can confide in, one from whom you can seek advice, one whose counsel relies on the solid truths of our God, one who is a joy to be with because his best interests never dominate-but rather yours, one whose solid conservation is enjoyable to listen to while at the same time thought provoking? Would we agree that your Best Friend’s name is Jesus? He is the best friend we will ever enjoy–let’s each of us learn from Him and try to be like Him. Have a great weekend.
