Monday, July 13, 2015

Godly Wisdom 

"Now God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the sons of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt." (1 Kings‬ ‭4‬:‭29-30 NASB)

When the hand of God does a significant work in the life of a believer, that person is highly noticed among their counterparts. The world can't help but see the work of God in the life of a believer. We live in a world that has us rely on anything other than God. They'll be a time when jobs, technology, food, shelter and medicine fail us. If we have trusted in those things, what will we have left?

"Men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom." (‭1 Kings‬ ‭4‬:‭34‬ NASB) We all still need Godly wisdom in our life. Ask the Lord for wisdom & discernment and He will answer when you're ready to receive it and use it for Kingdom purposes.

Sunday, July 12, 2015


Wisdom

What's your #1 request? Many times it shows where our heart is. "It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. God said to him, "Because you have asked this thing and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice, behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, nor shall one like you arise after you. I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you all your days. If you walk in My ways, keeping My statutes and commandments, as your father David walked, then I will prolong your days." (1 Kings 3:10-14 NASB)
God knows what we need before we ask so He reminds; “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matt 6:33

Friday, July 10, 2015

God our Shield

When our relationship with God is healthy and honest, He has a tremendous impact in every area;
For I have kept the ways of the LORD, And have not wickedly departed from my God. For all His ordinances were before me, And I did not put away His statutes from me. I was also blameless with Him, And I kept myself from my iniquity. Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes. With the kind You show Yourself kind; With the blameless You show Yourself blameless; With the pure You show Yourself pure, And with the crooked You show Yourself astute. For You save an afflicted people, But haughty eyes You abase. For You light my lamp; The LORD my God illumines my darkness. For by You I can run upon a troop; And by my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. (‭Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭21-30‬ NASB)

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Reconciliation

The Lord gives His children gifts to handle important matters. Sheba had began an uprising among the people of God and was splitting the hearts of the people again. Faithful people like Joab and this wise lady (name unknown) were able to reconcile the people to follow King David.
"As soon as he was removed from the highway, all the men passed on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

Then a wise woman called from the city, "Hear, hear! Please tell Joab, 'Come here that I may speak with you.'" So he approached her, and the woman said, "Are you Joab?" And he answered, "I am." Then she said to him, "Listen to the words of your maidservant." And he answered, "I am listening."

I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You are seeking to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?"

Such is not the case. But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against King David. Only hand him over, and I will depart from the city." And the woman said to Joab, "Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall." Then the woman wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem. (‭2 Samuel‬ ‭20‬:‭13, 16-17, 19, 21-22‬ NASB)
The Lord could use you to reconcile relationships with those in your world.

Salvation is from the Lord

My Salvation Depends on what God has done - not on what I have done.

"I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken."

"Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah" (Psalms 62:1-2, 5-8 HCSB)

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

True Forgiveness

True forgiveness produces godly sorrow. You can tell when you have forgiven someone when you rejoice when something good happens or truly grieve when they are hurt. King Saul had tried to kill David for years. Here's his response. ""O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. "How have the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places. "I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; You have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was more wonderful Than the love of women. "How have the mighty fallen, And the weapons of war perished!" (2 Samuel 1:24-27 NASB)