Speak Up!

October 2, 2020

DAILY PROVERBS:

Proverbs 24:11-12 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Over time, the methods of execution for those convicted of such crimes worthy of death have changed. Our verses today seem to point back to a time in history when, if a person was found guilty of such a crime they were led to the executioner in front of the entire city. As they would walk down the street, a town crier would go before them loudly proclaiming the accusations against this person. They would cry out, “if anyone has any evidence that would change this decree to speak up.” If they did, the prisoner and the witness would be led back to the tribunal to see if this would change the outcome of the convicted sentence. If not, the process would once again begin. 

    The questions in today’s passages tend to talk more of an eternal judge. One who keeps the soul and ponders the heart. The reference could well be to the lost man who is being taken to the edge of eternity. On his journey, the cry is going out “is there any reason this man should not go off into hell’s flame? Is there any salvation for such a one?”

    Yes, there is salvation available. As a Christian, you have the evidence that can save this person. It is Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the soul. Nevertheless, sadly we stand by and watch as one by one, people march off into eternal torment. No one is saying a word, and no one answering the cry. Now the question is asked. Does the one who pondereth the hearts and keepeth the soul not know you had evidence that would save the lost?

    It is still up to the convicted to accept the pardon for their sin. However, it is up to the child of God to proclaim such a lifesaving truth. The question rings true today. “Shall not he render to every man according to his works?”

     
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    We are all called to go into the world and preach the gospel, The Good News. There is a pardon for the condemned. It was a good enough pardon to save you, and it is still good today. Share the good news. It’s time to SPEAK UP!

GOD TALKING TO ME:  October 2, 2020

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
  Matthew 21 – Matthew 23     /   Proverbs 24:11-12

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Isa. 8-10           /     Eph. 3

Living In His Word Ministries

Let’s Go Sailing

October 1, 2020

DAILY PROVERBS:

Proverbs 24:7-10 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

Imagine for a moment that you have taken several months and built a sailboat. You studied many books and drawing to be sure that you know how to build it. You have looked after every detail. The materials you have used were selected with great care. All the joints have been sealed and inspected repeatedly. The sail is the right size for the craft you have made. All the rigging is working and in good repair. You are finally done.

  So, what do you most want to do with this sailboat? Well, anyone who put that much time into building a sailboat would surely want to use it, right? It may look great sitting in the yard, but if it never is tried in real water, you will not know if it will really sail. You most likely will put it in a calm lake at first. However, after a few times of floating close to shore, you begin to venture out further and further. The waves get bigger and the water gets rougher, but this is where the boat shows its best abilities. All the time of study and work that went into building such a craft is tried and trusted in the turbulence around you.

  It is much the same with the Christians life. “Wisdom is too high for a fool.” Most people want nothing to do with preparing for life here, or an eternal life to come. Studying the Bible to find out the details of preparing for such a life seems like a waste of time, and the majority will scoff and scorn those who do. However, on the open sea of life, as the winds of adversity pick up, the waves of trials get rough and they are tossed to and fro, it is there they know not what to do. The true believer however has prepared and in a day of adversity, he will not faint, but rather he trusts in God and His Word.


THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Every good ship needs a compass to lead them into a safe harbor in times of storm. Let God’s Word be your compass and guide. Then your final destination will be sure even in the midst of a troubled and stormy sea. 

GOD TALKING TO ME:  October 1, 2020

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH DAILY PROVERBS
  Matthew 18 – 20    / Proverbs 24:7-10

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Isa. 5-7    /   Eph. 2