by lighthouse | Sep 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:11 “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Always, not sometimes, not periodically, not once in a while, not now and then—ALWAYS-think, ponder, evaluate, consider before expressing a thought or advising another person. Be wise in your thoughts and words. When doing so your counsel will be heard and applied by a wise recipient just as if you were giving rare gems set in precious settings. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:33-34 “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.” This proverb or principle truth in life was written about 3000 years ago. This truth is as true today as it was when it was originally written. Poverty is not new. Laziness is not new. A wasting of one’s talents is not new. Our author is really giving you and me a choice–work and manage your money and your life will be fine: or don’t and find yourself broke in more ways than one.
by lighthouse | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:32 “I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw.” An observant person is continually learning. A wise person is both continually learning and applying. A Christian observant and wise person is always asking the question–what does my Heavenly Father think of what I am observing? There is never an arrogance but rather a humility in the continual lessons learned and applied.
by lighthouse | Sep 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:29 “Do not say, ‘I’ll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did.” Revenge is ever included in the attributes of a Christian. Living and teaching God’s love should dominate our attitudes. A person would think that getting even would level the playing field, but it always makes the field rougher, rockier and far less enjoyable to play on. Peace must dominate.
by lighthouse | Sep 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:17 “Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice.” When you or I are successful be joyful yet have compassion on the one who suffers. Rejoicing over someone else’s failure is a precursor to one’s own failure. Working hard while encouraging others to also work hard should be all of our goals. Gloating is never a character trait of a Christian.
by lighthouse | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:16 “for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” Yesterday a fine Christian young man was brought to our Lighthouse recovering from a relapse from alcoholism. He has relapsed multiple times. He loves his Savior and enjoys a close relationship with his Heavenly Father. He is sorrowful and is living in the frustration of trying to cope with life and alcoholism. If you knew him you would love him as he is normally a very gentle man of God. Could all of you pray for him? His name starts with a J. Another in a very similar boat has a name that starts with a D. Another T. Another M. Another I. Another C. Another W. Another K. Another B. Another D. Another C. Pray for them all–Thank you. Enjoy rereading the passage.
by lighthouse | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:14 “Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” Have you ever tasted honey directly from a honeycomb? The honey is deliciously sweet. That is exactly what our author is telling us in regard to wisdom. Wisdom is precious-sweet-for the soul. Two precious intangibles–wisdom and the soul. Though intangible, continually seek wisdom for it gives your being-your soul-precious life and confidence for your salvation.
by lighthouse | Aug 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:5 “A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength.” Throughout Proverbs God’s advice to His children–that is you and me–is to have a close and secure relationship with Him. When that relationship thrives so will peace, security and comfort. All of us–always pray for wisdom, knowledge and a handheld tight loving connection with our Dear Father.
by lighthouse | Aug 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:3-4 “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” You and I are blessed beyond measure as we realize our Savior is at the core of our lives. Without Him, though judged seemingly all is fine, nothing is fine. Life is led like an epicurean and death will be the saddest. We, knowing and wanting a tight relationship with our Heavenly Father, continually pray for lives of wisdom so our lives on this earth and eternally will be filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Thank God for your priceless gifts.
by lighthouse | Aug 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:24 “The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.” Who of us took a course in parenting; however, no parent is excused from A+ parenting. Where then do parents gain parenting skills? Answer: from their parents-either they learn what to do or what not to do. When one parents with intended wisdom and includes the Greatest Teacher, odds are–pride (though not always, we still live in the world) of their children will be the result. Righteous children make joyful parents. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:23 “Buy the truth and do not sell it, get wisdom, discipline and understanding.” It is common for real estate investors to buy a property, fix it up and sell it. That is referred to as flipping a property. Solomon could have written–when you get or buy truth, don’t ever get rid of it–as a matter of fact, he did write that. And he wisely also wrote–do the same for wisdom, discipline and understanding. Search for these 4 pieces, make them a part of your personal portfolio and never let go.
by lighthouse | Aug 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:22 “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” God has created everything perfectly including family. Some have distorted God’s perfect plan with their self-made concept ignoring God’s perfection. Fathers and mothers are to perform a roll of training and teaching and living as God intends and children are to respect their parents. Both parents and children have a God-given responsibility. When that responsibility is recognized joy results. When that responsibility is ignored only sadness is the result.
