August 15, 2024 – Run And Hide, Here They Come

Run And Hide, Here They Come
August 15, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 20:9-12
Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Now, let’s be honest. There are people whom, when you see them coming, you try to avoid. It could be for various reasons, such as owing them money or dealing with bad breath, among other things.

    I am aware of one particular group of people I often try to steer clear of. They are the ones who firmly believe they are the center of the universe, and, no, that’s not a typo. These individuals are those who, every time you encounter them, are excessively self-absorbed. It’s always, “I did this, I did that, I bought this, or I’m the best at that.” It is an incessant chorus of “I, I, I.” Occasionally, they will toss in God’s name to add a veneer of spirituality.

    In life, people couldn’t care less about what you say about yourself if your words don’t align with your actions. Your words and your life need to be in harmony; otherwise, your words become meaningless. If you’re genuinely doing things for the Lord, then “I” should fade into the background, and everything should revolve around Him.

    Our verses today emphasize that even a child is known by their actions. People are known for something, either for what they do or for what they claim to do. God created both the “hearing ear and the seeing eye,” and both are equally important, both should bring glory to Him. However, I haven’t come across any scripture stating that God created any of us to be the “BOASTING I.”

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    All that being said, it is not wrong, from time to time, to share with others the blessings in our lives. The achievements of our children, our family, and our friends are often some of the things we should desire to share with others. However, it is wise to leave the bragging about ourselves to others. God, who created us, gave us two ears and one mouth. What we all need to remember is to listen twice as much as we speak.

Do people run when they see you coming?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: August 15, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 26 – Jeremiah 30
  Proverbs 20:9 – 12

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 65-68
  Rom. 9