“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
Proverbs 22:3
The greatest danger is hell. The refuge is faith in Christ. Be prudent and take the refuge. The simple will pay an unpayable penalty.
Chew on that today!
Tom
“if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.”
Colossians 1:23
Paul is telling us here…once you have been saved…stand strong and do not move! Let nothing move you from your ROCK Jesus Christ your Lord!!!
Help us Lord to always stand firm!!
Tom
In the book, Disciplines of a Godly Man, Kent Hughes quotes this verses “For as he thinks within himself, so he is”. Proverbs 23:7a. He then goes on to say “ input determines output”.
What input are you putting into your mind? Worldly things such as music, tv, and movies that glorify sin or Godly things like scripture inspired music, reading your Bible, and monitoring your tv or videos to make sure God would be pleased with you viewing them.
We can please God by being disciplined or we can dishonor Him by doing as the world does. Chew on that today.
Tom
“They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.”
John 17:16
As followers of Jesus, we look around and this place we live in seems very strange and like we don’t belong! Why? Because it’s true. Even Jesus said we are not of this word just like Himself! We belong at home in heaven with all God’s children.
Thank you Jesus for saving my soul! I can’t wait to be at home!
Tom
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.”
Romans 12:19
Oh how many times do we want to get revenge on someone for what they did to us? As the follower of Christ we are not to do so! Jesus wants us to live in peace. In history we read story after story of God’s people not taking revenge so they have the opportunity to share the gospel. We are to do the same even unto death. Let God avenge us as I am sure it will be much better than we could do anyway!
Live in peace!
Tom
“A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.”
Proverbs 17:17
We all struggle at times in this life and there is nothing more beautiful than that friend who sticks by your side no matter what! Praise God for that friend and may we be that friend to someone in return!!!
Tom
““For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
Matthew 6:14-15
A reminder today that for the follower of Jesus forgiveness is not an option it is a command from Jesus Himself!
Tom
Read slowly:
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools,”
Romans 1:18-22
All know there is a God. He has revealed himself so all are without excuse. Ne can choose to worship Him or reject Him. The wise choose to follow Jesus but the foolish follow their own darkened path which leads to hell.
God has shown himself be wise and follow!
Tom
“Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Psalms 55:22
David who wrote this psalm had all kinds of burdens just like we do. Friends that betrayed him, a son that wanted to kill him, King Saul wanted to kill him, and many other things as well! We can list many in our lives as well like sickness, lost loved ones, job difficulties, addiction, and whatever else is a burden in your life. May we be like David and give them to the Lord after all He is the only one with the power to change them!!
Tom
“But You, O Lord, shall endure forever, And the remembrance of Your name to all generations.”
Psalms 102:12
A reminder that the Lord will ALWAYS be! Nothing can take Him down or take away His power and glory! Also there will always be people who worship Him and pass His gospel onto the next generation no matter how hard Satan tries to keep this from happening.
Oh Lord we praise you this day for your faithfulness and love! May we serve you the way you desire!
Tom
“You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.”
2 Samuel 22:29
David penned these words and we know between his enemies and King Saul wanting to kill him he had a lot of darkness in his life among other things. BUT David knew the Lord was with him and brought him from darkness into the light!
May we know and trust the Lord to do the same with us!
Tom
After the news yesterday of the murder of Charlie Kirk let us spend time in prayer for our nation.
“if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
II Chronicles 7:14
Tom
“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.”
Mark 1:35
Several places in scripture show us the importance of spending time with God before you start your day. It is THE BEST way to get your day started. Above is a verse talking about Jesus. If He did it then we should too!
Tom
“I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah”
Psalms 32:5
After we have been forgiven for our sins by putting our faith in Christ, we still need to confess our sins up as David did. God has already forgiven us but desires us to acknowledge when we fall short. It gives us a peace only He gives as we are obedient and truthful before our Lord.
Here is another verse on the matter:
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
I John 1:9
Tom
“And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?””
Acts 19:15
In the verse above some guys were trying to use the power of Jesus to remove demons. The demons basically laughed at them and ended up beating them up for the did not have the power of God to remove them. Demons know those who are of God and who are not!
So if they ask you…who are you …can you say a true follower of Jesus which means you have the power of God by the Holy Spirit?
Tom
Jeremy Camp lost his wife at a very young age due to Cancer. As you listen to the song remember that and think about your walk with the Lord. I pray all of us will be faithful no matter what comes our way.
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Ephesians 4:29
Imagine a world where the only things that come out of our mouths builds people up and does not tear them down. Even those who just hear us benefit by what we say because it is helpful!
Are we doing this as followers of Jesus?
Tom
“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:10-11
A truth to remember…God’s Word WILL accomplish exactly the purpose for which He sent it.
Chew on that today!
Tom
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalms 119:103
What do you have a sweet taste for? God’s Word or something of the world. The amount of time you spend in God’s Word reveals much about your love and desire for Him.
Chew on that today.
Tom
“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.”
Isaiah 26:3
On this Labor Day 2025, think about where your mind spends most of its time. If not focused right it will rob you of peace and joy. God tells us here in the verse above to keep your mind stayed on Him. Our focus is to be in Him and that is what brings us peace and joy no matter the circumstances!!!
Where is you mind?
Tom
