Great verse for the people of God this morning.
Proverbs 27:23
23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,
And attend to your herds;
We all know that our pastors, deacons, elders, ministers, ect., are to minister to the church. BUT what I want us to see this morning us is that it is not just their job! My Pastor Mark Warren reminds us often that we are all ministers of God if we have put our faith in Jesus Christ. Have you ever wondered why pastors get burnt out? Many times it is because the church puts all the burden of the flock on their shoulders. That is not biblical. While the pastor and leaders do have responsibilities in taking care of the flock, it is the entire churches responsibility to know our brothers and sisters in Christ and to take care of them. The pastor is to train us to do this. So this morning do you know your brothers and sisters in your church and where needs are? Are you helping in meeting those needs? You are a part of the body of Christ and if one part of the body suffers we all suffer and on the other hand if one part of the body is rejoicing we all should be rejoicing!
Take some time to think on this this morning and then act accordingly!
Tom
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Where do you find satisfaction?
God's Word is tough some times. I am glad God loves us enough to warn us of where we may go astray! Here is today's verse:
Proverbs 27:20
20 Hell and Destruction are never full;
So the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Hell has plenty of room. Destruction always wants more of us to fall to him as prey. We choose to fall into the hands of Hell and Destruction! Why? Because our eyes are never satisfied. We want more and more and more. Just look around your house. How much do you have that you don't really need? We fall into adultery because of our fleshly lusts. We get ourselves into massive debt problems because we buy what we can't afford and the list goes on and on. Look what Paul said:
Philippians 4:11
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
Why was Paul content in every situation because his faith was placed in Jesus!
In life only One will completely satisfy and that is Jesus Christ. We have a void in our life that can only be filled by Him. He also offers a free gift...eternity in heaven! All we have to do is give our hearts and lives to Him.
Do you want satisfaction this morning...it is only found in Christ!
Tom
Proverbs 27:20
20 Hell and Destruction are never full;
So the eyes of man are never satisfied.
Hell has plenty of room. Destruction always wants more of us to fall to him as prey. We choose to fall into the hands of Hell and Destruction! Why? Because our eyes are never satisfied. We want more and more and more. Just look around your house. How much do you have that you don't really need? We fall into adultery because of our fleshly lusts. We get ourselves into massive debt problems because we buy what we can't afford and the list goes on and on. Look what Paul said:
Philippians 4:11
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
Why was Paul content in every situation because his faith was placed in Jesus!
In life only One will completely satisfy and that is Jesus Christ. We have a void in our life that can only be filled by Him. He also offers a free gift...eternity in heaven! All we have to do is give our hearts and lives to Him.
Do you want satisfaction this morning...it is only found in Christ!
Tom
Monday, January 31, 2011
What does you heart reveal?
As we jump into another Monday, let us examine our heart this morning.
Proverbs 27:19
19 As in water face reflects face,
So a man’s heart reveals the man.
I can only speak for myself but as I looked into the mirror this morning I noticed my face is reflecting that I am getting older!! I could have looked into some water this morning as this verse says and seen the same thing. But I want us all to look into our hearts this morning and see what it is reflecting. In Galatians 5:22-23 God's Word tells us that is we are in Christ and being led by the Holy Spirit we will reflect these characteristics....love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now don't just read these fast. Go back and look at each one and see if your heart is reflecting these characteristics in your everyday life. So how are you doing? These can only be accomplished with the strength of Jesus Christ. No man or women can do it on their own!
So what is your heart revealing today???
Tom
Proverbs 27:19
19 As in water face reflects face,
So a man’s heart reveals the man.
I can only speak for myself but as I looked into the mirror this morning I noticed my face is reflecting that I am getting older!! I could have looked into some water this morning as this verse says and seen the same thing. But I want us all to look into our hearts this morning and see what it is reflecting. In Galatians 5:22-23 God's Word tells us that is we are in Christ and being led by the Holy Spirit we will reflect these characteristics....love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now don't just read these fast. Go back and look at each one and see if your heart is reflecting these characteristics in your everyday life. So how are you doing? These can only be accomplished with the strength of Jesus Christ. No man or women can do it on their own!
So what is your heart revealing today???
Tom
Friday, January 28, 2011
Are you sharpening?
Great verse to end the week on.
Proverbs 27:17
17 As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
When one rubs iron together it can sharpen the edges. We are to be a sharpener of our friends. Are you a friend that others can come to and know you will be there and lift their spirits? Or are you one of those who will beat a man while he is down? If we are to be like Christ we need to help others and lift them up. Jesus did and He expects us to do the same. It makes you feel so good to be of help to another when they need a friend. But most of all it pleases God!
So how about it? Are you a sharpener or are you a duller?
Tom
Proverbs 27:17
17 As iron sharpens iron,
So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
When one rubs iron together it can sharpen the edges. We are to be a sharpener of our friends. Are you a friend that others can come to and know you will be there and lift their spirits? Or are you one of those who will beat a man while he is down? If we are to be like Christ we need to help others and lift them up. Jesus did and He expects us to do the same. It makes you feel so good to be of help to another when they need a friend. But most of all it pleases God!
So how about it? Are you a sharpener or are you a duller?
Tom
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Will tomorrow come?
Are you prepared for the end?
Proverbs 27:1
1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Proverbs is such an awesome book. It is so practical. I am glad God gave us so much information to guide our lives with. Think about this verse for example. God tells us in a very straight forward manner to take care of the important things in life today. Why is that? Because we are not promised tomorrow here on earth. So what is the most important thing in life. Salvation. Are you right with God? You need to take care of that right now. There is only one way for us to be right with God and that is to have Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of our life. God's Word says "Today is the day of Salvation". If today happens to be our last day on earth, it will be our first day of eternity in one of two places...heaven or hell.
My friends be prepared as we are not promised another breath, and you never know what today may bring!
Tom
Proverbs 27:1
1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Proverbs is such an awesome book. It is so practical. I am glad God gave us so much information to guide our lives with. Think about this verse for example. God tells us in a very straight forward manner to take care of the important things in life today. Why is that? Because we are not promised tomorrow here on earth. So what is the most important thing in life. Salvation. Are you right with God? You need to take care of that right now. There is only one way for us to be right with God and that is to have Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of our life. God's Word says "Today is the day of Salvation". If today happens to be our last day on earth, it will be our first day of eternity in one of two places...heaven or hell.
My friends be prepared as we are not promised another breath, and you never know what today may bring!
Tom
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Mind your own business!
God is giving us some more of His great advice this morning.
Proverbs 26:17
17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
God makes it very clear this morning to mind our own business. If we are passing by some folks who are arguing or in a deep discussion we are not to jump in and voice our opinions. It was not our conversation in the first place. I don't think it can get any more straight forward than that from God can it? God also goes on to tell us what the consequences can be. If you grab a dog by the ears you can expect to get bit! That may be the result when you jump in a conversation that is not your own!
So let us listen to the Lord this morning and mind our own business!
Tom
Proverbs 26:17
17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
God makes it very clear this morning to mind our own business. If we are passing by some folks who are arguing or in a deep discussion we are not to jump in and voice our opinions. It was not our conversation in the first place. I don't think it can get any more straight forward than that from God can it? God also goes on to tell us what the consequences can be. If you grab a dog by the ears you can expect to get bit! That may be the result when you jump in a conversation that is not your own!
So let us listen to the Lord this morning and mind our own business!
Tom
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Need some humble pie?
Great verse for us to think on today!
Proverbs 26:12
12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ever met a person who thinks they are wise? I hope that is not you or me! God's Word is very clear that He wants us to be humble people. Those who think they have arrived in life or in their spiritual walk have much to learn. While we should strive to be the best we can be in everyday life and in our spiritual lives but we will never reach perfection until we get to heaven. God gives us a stern warning this morning. He tells us that for the one who thinks he is wise in his own eyes that a fool has more hope than he does...ouch.
So let us be sure not to think of ourselves as better or wiser than the next person! We just may need a piece of that good ole humble pie!
Tom
Proverbs 26:12
12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ever met a person who thinks they are wise? I hope that is not you or me! God's Word is very clear that He wants us to be humble people. Those who think they have arrived in life or in their spiritual walk have much to learn. While we should strive to be the best we can be in everyday life and in our spiritual lives but we will never reach perfection until we get to heaven. God gives us a stern warning this morning. He tells us that for the one who thinks he is wise in his own eyes that a fool has more hope than he does...ouch.
So let us be sure not to think of ourselves as better or wiser than the next person! We just may need a piece of that good ole humble pie!
Tom
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