by lighthouse | Sep 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:20 “Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.” Often what a person displays on the outside is not what their heart is feeling on the inside. Life on this earth is full of sadness even though most of the time when asked–how are you–the answer is fine or ok at worst. Almost everyone you meet has issues which are obviously evident or are troubling internally. Especially when a person is hurting, and it is very evident, show that person empathy and understanding. Never ignore a hurting heart.
by lighthouse | Sep 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:14 “Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.” If a person accumulates stuff as a hoarder, life becomes emptier and emptier, and the pure joy of giving is never realized. Giving, along with sincere appreciation, is one of the gifts in the treasure chest of life. Never sharing makes for a very lonely life and then when life on this earth is over, the question always asked is: who did he/she help? The answer will identify the person’s contentedness level while living.
by lighthouse | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:12 “Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.” Gold is the most widely known precious metal on earth. To own gold is to own treasure. Wisdom falls into the same category. To either give wisdom in conversation or to be the recipient and gain wisdom is a joy God graciously gives to His faithful followers.Question—Would you rather receive wisdom or gold? Which has greater value?
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.
