July 7, 2020

HEAR AND HEARKEN

Proverbs 8:32-34 (8:33-34)

Now therefore, my son, hear me:
Blessed is the man who shall hearken to me
And the man who shall guard my ways;
Who watches daily at my doors,
Who keeps watch at the doors of my entryways;
For my issues are the issues of life,
And grace is prepared from the Lord.

Personal Challenge

We are encouraged to listen to the Lord, to hear Him, and then to hearken (to give heed or attention) to what is said so that our lives might be blessed. Upon the receipt of these teachings from our Lord, we can then guard His ways, watch daily at the doors of His Kingdom here on earth, and receive the grace that He has prepared for us. Being a follower of Christ, a Christian requires ongoing action. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!

July 6, 2020

SEEK HIM

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me,
And those who seek me shall find me.

Encouraging Words

God is alive. He is not some carved or molded statue that can do nothing. He loves us no matter what. He also does not play hide-and-go-seek with us. He promises us that if we seek Him, we will find Him. Glory be to God!

July 5, 2020

HOLD FAST

Proverbs 5:1-2

My son, hold fast to wisdom
And incline your ear to my words,
That you may guard good thinking;
And I command you with the perception of my lips.

Personal Challenge

God's wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold. It is a treasure that we should be willing to give up all our material wealth to obtain. God gives it freely to all who seek Him and pursue His righteousness. When we receive it from Him, we need to hold fast to it, incline our ear toward Him so that we can receive more, and guard our thoughts so that we can embrace good thinking to keep it. This is the best investment in the future. Glory be to God!

July 4, 2020

Saint of the Week

St. Paisios the Anthonite

July 3, 2020

WATCHFULNESS 

Proverbs 4:22 (4:23)

Keep your heart with all watchfulness,
For from these words are the issues of life.

Personal Challenge

Living a godly life is not based on just a one-time decision. We must constantly be watching over our heart and choosing to do those things that please and glorify God. The Christian journey is one where you are either moving forward or moving backward, there is no standing still. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

July 2, 2020

WITHOUT FEAR

Proverbs 3:26-29 (3:23-26)

That you may walk confidently in peace in all your ways,
And your foot may not stumble.
For if you sit down, you will be without fear,
And if you lie down, your sleep will be pleasant.
And do not be afraid of intimidation when it comes upon you,
Nor of the attack of the ungodly when it comes at you;
For the Lord will be over all your ways,
And He will plant your feet firmly, that you may not be shaken.

Encouraging Words

Why do we choose to fear God and walk in the footsteps of our Lord? This passage points out some of the reasons. We can walk confidently in peace. Our feet will not stumble. We will go through life without fear. Our sleep will be pleasant. We will not be afraid of intimidation. The Lord will be over our ways. Our feet will be planted firmly and not be shaken. Isn't that worth it? Glory be to God!

June 20, 2020

INSTRUCTION AND REPROOF

Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise the instruction of the Lord,
Neither grow weary under His reproof.
For whom the Lord loves He instructs,
And chastises every son He receives.

Personal Challenge

In this age of self-fulfillment, the internet, and fake news, we have become a people that believe we can pick and choose what information we want to consume and allow to shape us. However, God continues to instruct us, whether we see it or not. He instructs and reproves us out of His love for us and His desire to mold us into the image of His Son. It is our responsibility to not despise this or grow weary under its weight. Out of His love for us, He will give us what we need for this journey. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!