Disobedience

Scripture: I Kings 13:26 "When the prophet heard the report, he said, 'It is the man of God who disobeyed the Lord's command. The Lord has fulfilled his word by causing the lion to attack and kill him."

Observation: The old prophet, that had deceived the man of God, by telling him a lie covered up with a so called prophecy! What is interesting is the response from the old prophet. He does not say of his own sin in deceiving him; though one would think his own conscience must smite him for it.

Application: This is shocking to me! We must obey God before we obey a human being. We God speaks we have to listen and obey, if not we can see what will happen. There are so many people that are these so called prophets, that humans would rather listen too, than listen to God himself. Also, when we prophesy, we must be careful not to lead someone astray…which happens all the time. We also must be careful who we appoint as leaders!

Prayer: God I pray that I will always listen to you first and not be swayed from your words. I ask that you help me be a man after your own heart that follows your ways. Holy Spirit draw me, lead me, and speak to me clearly, so I know whether or not I am being lied to by a so called prophet. In Jesus Name! Amen!

 

You Gotta Love Her

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:1-9

"1 *How beautiful are your sandaled feet,  O queenly maiden. Your rounded thighs are like jewels,   the work of a skilled craftsman. 2 Your navel is perfectly formed  like a goblet filled with mixed wine.
Between your thighs lies a mound of wheat   bordered with lilies. 3 Your breasts are like two fawns,  twin fawns of a gazelle. 4 Your neck is as beautiful as an ivory tower. Your eyes are like the sparkling pools in Heshbon  by the gate of Bath-rabbim. Your nose is as fine as the tower of Lebanon overlooking Damascus. 5 Your head is as majestic as Mount Carmel,  and the sheen of your hair radiates royalty.
  The king is held captive by its tresses. 6 Oh, how beautiful you are!  How pleasing, my love, how full of delights! 7 You are slender like a palm tree,  and your breasts are like its clusters of fruit.
8 I said, "I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its fruit." May your breasts be like grape clusters,  and the fragrance of your breath like apples. 9 May your kisses be as exciting as the best wine,
  flowing gently over lips and teeth.*

Observation: Solomon greatly praise his wife for her beauty!

Application: We must be keenly aware of how beautiful our wives look and not be afraid to tell them. Everything they are and everything they have was created by God and we must acknowledge that. I our wives know that they are the apple of our eye and that there are no other women as beautiful as them to you….they will respond in a more loving, caring way!

Prayer: God I pray that you continue you to help me love and cherish my wife! May I you give me words to say to her that show she is beautiful to me and to you. In Jesus Name!

Discover

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 "In my search for wisdom and in my observation of people's burdens here on earth, I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and nights. I realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim.

Observation: Our human intelligence cannot grasp the greatness and wisdom of God!

Application: There are times in my life where I think I know what God is doing, but His sovereignty is so much more than I can grasp. His plans are not my plans and my observation of situations and circumstances cannot even begin to grasp His ways!

Prayer: God there are things that happen in my life and others people's lives that I have no clue why they happen. But I know you are in control and those things in which I do not understand, I must rest in your Sovereignty. I trust and pray that you will lead and direct me. When I begin to second guess you, may I realize that you have an ultimate plan that is greater than mine. Also, that I realize that you are an infinite God with an infinite plan in mind. In Jesus Name! Amen

Bold As A Lion

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1 "The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions."

Observation: Every wicked man, even though he may appear tough, is full of fear. He knows that there is a God that is there to give him eternal life if he will accept it. However he know deep down inside the repercussions of if he does not accept Jesus as his Savior. Their own consciousness accuses them. However, the righteous are full of life and courage, like a lion, because they know that their King is in control!

Application: There are many people who put on the front that have it all together, however they are running away inside from their sin. But a Lion…my favorite animal…is what the Godly people are like! They are full of bravery and courage, because God is in control. They know of Jesus mercy and grace.

Prayer: God I pray that I will always be as bold as a lion. I never want to be the wicked man that runs away from my consciousness. God pull and tug on my life so I can remain steadfast in my relationship with the King. In Jesus Name! Amen.

Wisdom is Sweet

Scripture: Proverbs 24:13-14 13 My child,* eat honey, for it is good,  and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste. 14 In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.  If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short.

Observation: As honey is sweet and pleasant to the taste, so wisdom is to the soul.

Application: Godly Wisdom is the honey to my soul. Without God's wisdom I would not be able to lead or direct His people. Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and searching for His directions.

Prayer: God I pray for your wisdom in my life. Wisdom is what Solomon asked for and that is what I also ask for. I desire your wisdom…because it is healthy and tasteful to the soul. In Jesus Name! Amen

Planning

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5 "Good Planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty."

Observation: Those who plan, process things, and work hard reap the rewards of their diligence. However, those who plan hastly, they themselves will be led to poverty.

Application: Planning is a great tool to lead people. Too many people do not plan or work hard but expect the same rewards of those who do. It is not this way. This proverb explains the cause and effect of both hard work and laziness.

Prayer: God I desire for you to do a great work within my life, however I must become better at planning and working hard. Help me be a person who does not lead to hasty decisions nor shortcuts that will take those who I lead down the wrong path. In Jesus Name…Amen!

Planning

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5 “Good Planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.”
Observation: Those who plan, process things, and work hard reap the rewards of their diligence. However, those who plan hastly, they themselves will be led to poverty.
Application: Planning is a great tool to lead people. Too many people do not plan or work hard but expect the same rewards of those who do. It is not this way. This proverb explains the cause and effect of both hard work and laziness.
Prayer: God I desire for you to do a great work within my life, however I must become better at planning and working hard. Help me be a person who does not lead to hasty decisions nor shortcuts that will take those who I lead down the wrong path. In Jesus Name…Amen!