Daily Devotion: Proverbs 25:11

Proverbs 25:11 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver."

Prior to this verse, the subject concerned being too quick to enter into an argument and talking about others. Let's face it, we live in an era when it is very popular to talk about others instead of talking to others. It can be too easy to talk about them instead of taking them to the very throne of grace and talking to God. I love today's verse. I love the word picture that is given in this verse. I picture a watch, a ring, or bracelet that is made of a combination of gold and silver. There is something about that combination that, to me, is beautiful. My eyes are drawn to that every time. God says that just as our natural eyes are drawn to that combination, our hearts are drawn to words that are properly spoken. Timely words are always mending to our hearts and minds. The truth might be hard to hear, but it is very beneficial when it is spoken in a timely manner.

I am thankful that we have the Wonderful Counselor named Jesus Who always speaks proper words to us. One of my favorite Old Testament verses speaks to me of this very character of Jesus. "The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned." (Isaiah 50:4) My heart rejoices to know that when I am troubled about something, I can take it to Him and He always has "a word fitly spoken." My heart is drawn to the beauty of those words which are found within the pages of His Holy Word.

Daily Devotion: The Peace Of Christ - John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. – John 14:27 As I sit and enjoy the Lord's creation and I feel the cool breeze blow across my skin, I am reminded of the peace that we find when we stop to appreciate the works of God. While we cannot necessarily count on another tomorrow in this world, all of God’s children have the assurance of something purer, something brighter, in the world to come. This brings peace when everything seems chaotic and difficult here and now. Jesus Christ was and remains a complex Person. Not only do we have to wrestle with His dual nature, we must face the depth of His teachings. Many of the Lord’s teachings are easy to grasp even if they are hard to apply. (Have you tried loving your enemies lately?) However, some of the Messiah’s sayings make us think very hard indeed. Isaiah 9:6 famously reveals that the virgin born Son of God would be the Prin...

Daily Devotion: Enter With Thanksgiving - Psalm 100:1-5

One of the most beautiful Psalms of Thanksgiving is the 100th Psalm. Please turn to it and read verses one through five. With all my heart I believe we are a people and a nation that has truly been blessed by God. Of all those who “give thanks to Him and praise His name” we should be at the top! It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions for the new year. But there is another list we often overlook - a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we are thankful. What would your list contain? Most likely, a good part would be material possessions. I’m convinced that we would find that we have much more for which to be thankful than just our material possessions. Like you, I’m sure my list would include the major things - life, health, family, friends, and the nation we live in, despite all its flaws. But even more than that, I’m thankful for my salvation, my Church family, and the mercy that God showers upon us each d...

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