Today's Bible Verse | Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

Day 38 - Gods Promises: Proverbs 13:25

Proverbs 13:25 New King James Version (NKJV)

25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

Verse Commentary Provide By: Rick Pina 

Source: http://todaysword.org/teaching-series/development/power-of-proverbs/proverbs-chapter-14/

Solomon tells us that the Godly and the wicked both have an appetite, they are both driven by inner motives, but while the Godly enjoys much satisfaction in their walk with Christ, the wicked are never satisfied.  Later on in Proverbs Solomon said, “For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast” (Prov 15:15).  Every day for the believer should be a feast where we eat, are full in God, and satisfied in His goodness.  Now, this does not mean that ambition is bad, or determination is somehow wicked, but what it does mean is that as a children of God we can aspire to maximize our purpose and potential, while being completely content in our current state.  I don’t mean a contentment that leads to stagnation, but rather one that leads to an internal and overwhelming peace.  This peace, God’s peace, is birthed out of the knowledge that we are in God, He is in us, and He will never leave us helpless or hopeless.  The writer of Hebrews said, “Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]” (Heb 13:5 AMP).  Greed has ruined many lives, but when we know that God is in us, on us, with us, and for us, we develop the ability to be content wherever we are (physically or financially).

Paul said, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want” (Phil 4:11,12).  I too can say that I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.  I am currently in Iraq.  Do I miss my wife?  Absolutely!  So I miss my children?  Dearly!  But do I know that I am here on purpose and I at peace with and in God?  Yes I am!

So what does this mean to you today? It means that the Father wants you to learn the secret of being content in Him.  This is about more than just money, or greed, or an insatiable desire for ‘things.’  It’s about knowing that God is with you wherever you are and in every situation.  Solomon described a wicked person who is never satisfied.  There is a difference between wanting to grow and ungodly ambition.  Never fall into the category of the latter.  Thank God for where you are today, no matter the situation, and receive His inner peace.

Confession for Today:  Father, I thank You for birthing inside of me an inner drive to grow, to develop in You, to evolve into the person You desire for me to be, and to maximize my purpose and potential, in the earth, before I die.  And I also thank You for blessing me to be able to find contentment along the way.  My desire for growth will never disrupt my inner peace in You.  Thank You Father for committing to never leave me helpless and to never relax Your hold on me.  Your presence gives me peace.  I enter this day with an inner drive to grow more, but also with an inner satisfaction for all that I have already grown in You.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen!

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Today's Word - February 3, 2020

God Wants to Take You to a New Level

Adapted from the resource Hearing from God Each Morning - by Joyce Meyer

Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning.

— Proverbs 9:9 (AMPC)

Even though God wants us to live joyful, contented lives, He sometimes causes discontent, or a feeling that something isn’t right, because He does not want us to continue doing the same old things anymore. He wants to prod us to seek Him so He can take us to new levels.

God always wants us to grow stronger, to go deeper, and to increase in intimacy with Him. Most of the time, He brings us into that process of maturity by leading us out of places where we’ve been comfortable in the past. Too much comfort for too long can mean that we’re not growing. If you feel something stirring in your heart but it doesn’t fully make sense, just ask God what’s happening, wait for Him to speak, and He will come through with the answer you need.

Our time with Jesus is vitally important to our growth and maturity, but we cannot do the same things all the time and experience all that He has for us. I’ve had times when reading the Bible became laborious and God led me to read a different translation for a few months. That small change brought so much new growth because I saw things in a different way. Satan tried to condemn me because I didn’t feel like reading the Bible, but God was just trying to get me to make a change in the translation I was reading.

One day during this process, I felt a bit bored as I tried to read and pray so I moved to another chair in my office. Suddenly I saw things that had been in my office for years that I had never noticed before. One little adjustment caused me to see things from a whole new perspective and God taught me a spiritual lesson, all because I sat in a different chair.

Prayer Starter: Father, please show me whatever adjustments I need to make in my life so I can begin to learn and grow closer to You. Thank You for your faithfulness and your willingness to lead, guide and direct me every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Daily Verse - January 6, 2020.

Psalm 37:28 | NIV | eternal life | realibility | rightousness |

For the Lord loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.
Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed;
the offspring of the wicked will perish.

Daily Verse - December 19, 2019

Proverbs 20:25 | NIV | Holiness | Righteousness |

It is a trap to dedicate something rashly

and only later to consider one’s vows.

Verse of the day - DECEMBER 10, 2019

DECEMBER 10, 2019 | righteousness | healing |

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. Malachi 4:2, NIV

Lord our God, we think of all the people who have trusted in you. We remember all the signs and wonders you have shown to establish your name among us. We belong to those who hold to you today; may our hearts be kept faithful through your Spirit. Even if there are great hardships in our times and everything seems on the verge of collapse, even if the world perishes, you, O God, are our stronghold. This truth remains forever. In you we want to hold true until your great day comes, until the power of the Savior is revealed in many people so that in their misery they can believe and find help and comfort. Amen.

Verse of the day - November 18, 2019

Matthew 6:33 | NIV | Righteousness |

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Verse of the day - October 8, 2019

Proverbs 16:8 | NIV |

Better a little with righteousness
than much gain with injustice.