Archive for May, 2010

Scripture Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3 Observation The word “commit” in this passage literally means to “roll”. The same word is used in Psalm 37:5 where it says “Commit your ways to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do it.” Every day God wants [...]

Scripture Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength. By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth. I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me. Proverbs 8:14-17 Observation Solomon is using these [...]

Scripture But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 Observation Each person on earth is walking on a “path” through life’s decisions. God promises to light the path of those who are righteous, but who is righteous? Those who place their trust [...]

Scripture Proverbs 3:3-4 “Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.” Observation In this passage, King Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived on earth, shares with us that [...]

Scripture “We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance produces character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4 Observation Life happens, and with life comes the challenges of life. God gives us a great perspective on the challenges that come in life. Instead of wondering what we did wrong, or wondering if God [...]

Scripture Romans 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, restraint and patience, not recognizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Observation What a great picture of God’s response to our sin. God responds in kindness, restraint, and patience. God does all of that to bring me to a [...]

Scripture Now King Solomon levied forced laborers from all Israel; and the forced laborers numbered 30,000 men. He sent them to Lebanon, 10,000 a month in relays; they were in Lebanon a month and two months at home. 1 Kings 5:13-14 Observation At first glance, these verses are just about Solomon’s project management technique and [...]