Of the many spiritual challenges we face daily, two are brought to our minds by the Apostle Paul in today’s scripture. The first is the proper way to view suffering in this life. The second is the view we are to have in life.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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Proverbs 1:2-7 – To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth —
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Today’s scripture is the second of three accounts of the Apostle Paul publicly sharing his conversion story when Jesus apprehended him on the Damascus Road. We likely are familiar with this riveting story of God’s relentless and pursuing love.
Oh, how we relate to David in today’s scripture! Who has not displayed the sin of impatience in life’s situations and relationships?
Do we really believe Job’s words in today’s scripture? The truth of our belief will not be in our profession, it will be in our reaction.
Today’s scripture is one of those “cold splashes of water in your face” early in the morning. It jolts us. It awakens us. It stops us in our tracks.
It promises pleasure but only delivers pain. It promises fulfillment but only creates emptiness. It promises contentment but only leads to discontent. It promises happiness but brings sorrow. It promises satisfaction but produces regret.