Lesson In Life

 September 12
 Daily Reading – Pro. 14-15 / 2 Cor. 1

GOD SAID:

Proverbs 15:20-21 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

      One of the privileges of a Pastor is being with a family at the birth of their child. The smiles and joy this new birth brings is almost indescribable. The innocence of a child and dependence on the parents brings an instant bond between them. Nevertheless, part of the struggles of being a Pastor is helping a family cope as children make wrong life choices. All the joy and togetherness seem to vanish. Sorrow and grief are left in its place. This often happens as children become young adults and want to be on their own. The love for them is still there, but the question of “why,” starts popping up.

      Some question why God allows a child to do such things. A child they worked so hard with, and tried to raise right. Why is a loving God allowing them to turn out so wrong? Parents will blame themselves for their children’s sins. Some begin to blame God. The truth is, each child created by God and placed in your care was created with a free will to choose what he or she would do. It’s not always the parent’s fault, and definitely not God’s fault. Sometimes both God and parents have tried to give them the wisdom they need and they refuse it. They must choose to accept the wisdom of knowing God personally and walking with Him on a daily basis. Without that wisdom, the sins or folly of the world seem as joy to them. This is when a family needs the comforting counsel of the church family and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

    So what now? Well, never give up. At any age, they’re still your children. Never quit praying and asking your church to join you in prayer for them. Lastly, be a loving example of Christ before them. Remember they have to choose to live for God. You can’t choose for them.

Isn’t God still able?

     

Living In His Word Ministries
    “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Love Or Neglect?

 September 11
 Daily Reading – Pro. 12-13 / 1 Cor. 16

GOD SAID:

Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

      In my personal library is a book written by H. A. Ironside in 1907 called “Notes On Proverbs.” In my copy, published in Feb. 1946, on page 154 Dr. Ironside makes this statement when writing about Prov. 13:24; Quote, “It is not love, but the lack of it, that leaves a child to himself; to develop unchecked, tendencies and propensities which shall result in future sorrow. Ours is a day of great laxity on this point. The coming generation will reap the bitter fruit of the absence of restraint and the evident aversion to chastening, so manifest in the majority of homes.” End quote. This statement was made over one hundred years ago. I ask you to consider, was he right?

      When people think they have a better way than God’s way, they’re in essence saying God is wrong. Today we have a nation full of “me first” adults. They’ve gotten their way for so long they think that’s how it’s suppose to be. No one wants to tell anyone they might be wrong. If you do, they pout like a two-year old who never learned to handle reproof.

      God’s ways have always been correct. Any correction handed out by God is done in love for the benefit of the one He’s correcting. That’s the part missing from most correction today. It’s not done out of love, but rather to punish them for interrupting the adults life. Correction must be done with love for the child, trying to help them.

GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

    There is a huge difference between correction and child abuse. We ought never allow or be part of child abuse. However, often by NOT making children mind, we are abusing them even more. True love will manifest itself in many ways.

Is letting a child run wild love or neglect?

     

Living In His Word Ministries
    “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Look Again!

 September 10
 Daily Reading – Pro. 10-11 / 1 Cor. 15

GOD SAID:

Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

      I was walking down the street the other day and saw a woman walking her dog. This was not so strange, except for the fact that the dog had on a sweater. Now it may have just been me, but it seemed like the dog was really moving fast and kept looking from left to right, right to left as if to say, “I sure hope none of my dog friends see me dressed this way.”

      Now I know, some of you dress your dogs, cats, and who knows, maybe your gerbils this way. I guess if it makes you happy to dress up your dog as children do their dolls, it doesn’t really hurt anything. There actually might be some good to it if it’s raining out and you put on a raincoat, or if it’s freezing cold out or something and you dress your short haired dog in a warm sweater. However, one thing we need to keep in mind is, under that sweet little cardigan, this is still a dog. You can paint their toenails a rainbow of colors, give them a cute haircut which often will cost more than your hair cut does, and put ribbons in their hair, yet when you look again you will see that they’re still dogs.

      What’s my point in this? We are all the same way. We can dress up the outside and clean up real nice. We might say the right things and go to the right places. Nevertheless, if we have never accepted Jesus as our Saviour, under all that, we’re still lost.

GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

    Jesus addressed this issue in Luke 11:39 “And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.” It might do us well to look again.

What does God see in us?

     

Living In His Word Ministries
    “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Lead By Design

 September 9
 Daily Reading – Pro. 8-9 / 1 Cor. 14

GOD SAID:

Proverbs 8:20-21 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

      The Vision Statement of Living In His Word Ministries, “Getting people into the Word of God… and the Word of God into people,” is not just a catchy phrase. We believe this is the foundation, on which people must live their lives in order to enjoy God’s blessings in every area of life. Our verses today point to this understanding..

      First, God’s wisdom is more valuable than anything any club or other social group can give you. You can belong to every well-meaning club out there and they’ll bring you enjoyment for a moment. However, what eternal value do they teach that was not first written by God in His word? The answer is none. Second, Wisdom mixed with understanding creates all life’s correct outcomes. People want to go to God’s Word like a fix-it manual when something’s broken. Find the fix, apply it, and then live as they did before. That never works. What works is the constant repetitive study of God’s Word that sinks into your heart and becomes part of your life to keeps those worldly things from tearing up your life to begin with. Next, fixing what’s already broken can also be found in God’s Word. However, it takes dedication to change a life and make it right. Arrogant, prideful, and selfish people will not enjoy the luxuries of God’s best, as they seldom desire to really change what they do. Finally, God’s word is counsel. In it, you find understanding and strength for every area of life. Lead by design.

GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

    So maybe now you understand our slogan a bit better. “Getting people into the Word of God… and the Word of God into people.” In fact, try reading our vision slogan again, only this time with your name replacing the word “people.” .

Are you being led by the design of God’s Word?

     

Living In His Word Ministries
    “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Kind Of Sickening

September 7 & 8
September 7 – Daily Reading – Pro. 6-7 / 1 Cor. 13
September 8 – NO Daily Reading

GOD SAID:

Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

   As Christians, we all retain the old sin nature. It’s possible for anyone to be tempted by sin and give in. Living daily in known sin however should never be the lifestyle of a Christian. Believers desire to be more like their Saviour Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:9 speaks to the redeemed who given into sin’s temptation. It tells us how to get back in fellowship with God where we should be.

   In Proverbs 6:16-19 there are seven things mentioned which God hates. In fact, it progresses from hate to abomination. Abomination is the bibles strongest expression of hate. In a list of this type the last item is considered the most sickening of them all.

   Of the first six things the Lord hates, we find lying to be part of two of them. God hates lying. Even more so, falsely accusing or lying against another person. Not only have you sinned, but you’ve also defamed the character of another. These lies damage something which God hold’s dear, the testimony of their life. We should guard our testimony as if it were gold. The last in the list turns from hate to abomination. Abomination carries the meaning of something that stinks and will turn your stomach. What turns God’s Stomach? People gossiping, slandering, exaggerating, lying, and dividing the brethren. People whom He loves, and we should love too. God says, it’s kind of sickening.

GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

   God is a God of reconciliation to himself and to one another. He has never been the God of division. Jesus died on Calvary to make peace with God for our sin, not His own.

If we are to be more like Christ,
shouldn’t we be more about healing than dividing too?

 

THE WEEK IN REVIEW:

      When I was is sales we has a slogan. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple). For Christians it means Love God, and Love others. We saw that this week in:

● Kinfolk Care
● Know Me!
● Kingdom Praise
● Kept Secure In The Lord
● Keep Away From There
● Kind Of Sickening

      If we truly Love God, we will love what and who God loves. Which means we will love all of God’s people. Just K.I.S.S.

SUNDAY:

        Today we suggest you read and study whatever the Lord has laid on your Pastors heart. Whatever scripture he uses for today’s messages were given to him by God for your specific needs

September 9, 2019	Pro. 8-9	1 Cor. 14
September 10, 2019	Pro. 10-11	1 Cor. 15
September 11, 2019	Pro. 12-13	1 Cor. 16
September 12, 2019	Pro. 14-15	2 Cor. 1
September 13, 2019	Pro. 16-17	2 Cor. 2-3
September 14, 2019	Pro. 18-19	2 Cor. 4
September 15, 2019	No Passages Assigned

If we Love God,
we will desire to follow His commandments.
In John Jesus said;

John 15:12
This is my commandment,
That ye love one another,
as I have loved you.

Living In His Word Ministries
       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12