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Proverbs 22 – Are you diligent?

Jul14

Good evening Y’all. Today we are studying Proverbs 22.

Be blessed 🙂

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“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men” (Proverbs 22:29 NKJV)

“Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people” (Proverbs 22:29 NLT)

We should strive for excellence in all that we do both physically and spiritually. As the verse says, our diligence will bring us before kings and not just mere men.

This is something I really need help with. Sometimes I just want to do the bare minimum and not go all out to make sure that what I am doing is at the best quality and best level of excellence.

I found the commentary below regards this verse:

“The world recognizes the value of a diligent man in business, and it seeks such. Rulers are always on the look-out for such to run their lesser concerns. We see several illustrations of this in Scripture in Joseph, (Gen. 39:3-6; 41:42; Nehemiah, (2:11; 2:1); in Daniel, (Dan. 6:1-3; 8:27), et al.) The Lord also values diligence in the spiritual realm, (Rom. 12:6-8; 2 Cor. 8:7; Heb. 6:10-12). “Mean” means “obscure.” A diligent man shall stand before great men, not just before obscure, unimportant men. The diligent Christian will stand before the King of kings, as his faithful servant, to be rewarded by Him. Are we diligent in the Lord’s work?”
(http://www.pbministries.org/Landmark_Baptist/Seminary/Bible_Study_Courses/Proverbs/DH_proverbs_chap22.htm)

I pray the Lord will help us be diligent and excel in all that He has committed in our hands.

Thanks for joining today. Pls feel free to share your thoughts on the chapter.

have a blessed evening 🙂

***With God all things are possible***

Proverbs 21 – Proverbs 21 The king’s heart…

Jul13

Good evening y’all. Happy Monday 🙂

Today we are studying chapter 21 of Proverbs.

Be blessed 🙂

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Proverbs 21:1
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord , Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes”.(NKJV)

The Lord can guide our heart as He pleases. He can do whatever He wishes to do with it. That gives me comfort that God can use the same people who intended evil for me, to be a blessing to me. This shows the sovereignty of God.  He created man and can do with Him whatever He pleases.

Proverbs 21:2
“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts”.(NKJV)

Again God’s sovereignty shown here. In our own eyes we may think we are right, but God is the one who sees deep into the secret places of our heart. We can hide from ourselves and man, but we can’t hide the truth from God. I’m reminded of what happened when Samuel went to the house of Jesse to anoint the next king of Israel. He was looking at the sons based on their outward appearance but God made him realize He doesn’t  choose based on man’s standards; He looks on the heart and not outward appearance (1 Samuel 16).

Let’s be careful when men are praising us, telling us how good we are. We should go back to God and find out His opinion of us is, and if we are still on the right track.

1 Corinthians 10:12 says ” Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall”.

Proverbs 21:3
“The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices”.(NLT)

God is more pleased when we do the right thing than when we offer him sacrifices. I’m reminded of 1 Samuel:15, where Saul was given an instruction from God to destroy a city completely, not leave anything at all.  Saul decided to leave some of the best animals in the city with the intention of offering them as a sacrifice unto God.  But God was displeased because he didn’t obey the instruction he was given. God sent the prophet back to him to tell him of his disobedience. Samuel told Saul that to obey is better than sacrifice.

“Samuel replied, “Has the Lord as much pleasure in your burnt offerings and sacrifices as in your obedience? Obedience is far better than sacrifice. He is much more interested in your listening to him than in your offering the fat of rams to him”.(1 Sam 15: 22 TLB)

I pray God helps us to do the right thing at the right time.

Proverbs 21:13
“Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need”.(NLT)

We shouldn’t turn a blind eye or deaf ears to those who are in need especially when we are in a position to help them. In doing so we are opening doors for our own blessings.

Jesus said in Matthew 25:40 that “when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me”

Galatians 6:2 also tells us to bear one another’s burden.

“Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ” (NLT)

Proverbs 21:30
“There is no wisdom or understanding Or counsel against the Lord” (NKJV)

Nothing can beat God. He is sovereign over all. Love the message version

“Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of God”” (MSG)

Proverbs 21:31
“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord” (NLT)

Trust God for victory. Prepare for the battle. You do your bit and leave God to handle His own side. One thing stands for sure, and that is that God can never fail.  Nothing or no one can compare to Him or be as powerful as He is.  Everything is subject to Him.  Even the demons and principalities are under His authority.  Be rest assured that as long as God is on your side victory is certain.

Thanks for joining today. Pls feel free to share your thought on today’s chapter.

Have a blessed evening 🙂

***With God all things are possible***