God’s wisdom surrounds us today, pursue Him in 2019!

1/4/2019

The topic of these verses is God’s ultimate control over human activity.

The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16:1-9 NKJV

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the spirits. Vs 2

Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. Vs 3

The Lord has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom. Vs 4

Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. Vs 5

In mercy and truth atonement is provided for iniquity, And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil. Vs 6

When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even His enemies to be at peace with him. Vs 7

Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. Vs 8

A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Vs 9

The bible tells us wisdom calls out in the streets. She does not do so on her own. She speaks for the God who created her. The Lord of wisdom is making her available to us!

Wisdom has nothing to do with education or intellect. Some of the wisest people are fools whose eyes were opened by God. Wisdom is available to people who search the scriptures and apply it to their lives. Wisdom is a gift of God. It is also a choice!

One of my beloved began a journey into the abyss years ago. I tried to intervene time and time again. I finally realized only God could bring him back. He repented and came home.

My mind drifted off into considering what I would do if he walked back into sin. Wisdom whispered in my ear. I realized the real question is; what will I do if he does not go back into sin but chooses righteousness? He returned to the Lord.

God is sovereign over the affairs of men. We still have the freedom of choice!

He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he. Vs 20

Search the scriptures. Trust the Lord. Seek wisdom and follow her way. God will order your steps into a future of unbridled joy. There is a way that seems right to man. Do not follow the multitude into sinful living. Wise men and women seek Jesus. Seek Him 2019!

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Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. Acts 16:16-18 NKJV

The slave girl was speaking the truth. She was possessed by an evil spirit. The evil spirit was drawing people away from Christ!

This attack came as God’s servants went to prayer. The enemy of our souls attacks when we step out in faith. Satan seeks to distract us. He wants us to focus our attention on things other than Jesus.

The devil perverts the truth. He uses it against us. No one can serve two masters. This girl was speaking the truth about Paul and his companions while practicing witchcraft. When people claim to speak for God we must consider how they live.

The girl followed the disciples for several days before they cast the demon out of her. It is important for us to wait on the Lord before stepping out in faith. The bible tells us Paul was greatly annoyed by this girl. Paul was not fearful. The Lord was with Him!

Paul and Silas were put in jail. The owners of the slave girl were angry at the loss of income when the demon was cast out of her. While Paul and Silas were in jail they shared the gospel with the jailer. His entire household was saved.

God uses Satan’s attacks for His glory and our salvation!

Satan is a real being. He takes people captive to do his will. There really are demons who seek to destroy God’s people and bring destruction to our world.

We have nothing to fear from the devil or his demons when we live according to God’s will. We have nothing to fear from anyone or anything when we step out in faith to serve Jesus!

Jesus wants us to fear Him and Him alone. He wants us to know His power and authority are unequaled in all of creation.

God wants you share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people in your life. Jesus wants you to walk in great boldness because He is with you everywhere you go!

Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

God’s wisdom surrounds us today, pursue Him in 2019!

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