August 22, 2024 – Keep The Light On

Keep The Light On
August 22, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 20:27-30
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Think back to the last time you were watching TV or reading a book, and the lights suddenly went out. The cause of the sudden darkness might have been a storm or a power failure. Whatever the reason, take a moment to remember how you felt during that brief instant when your world turned black. You were likely startled, a bit frightened, and perhaps even a little uneasy. All of these words accurately describe the feelings that accompany such a sudden surprise. Darkness has a way of making us feel uneasy.

    The Bible says, “The spirit of a man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.” In other words, God uses our spirit as a candle to examine our hearts. Therefore, we must ask ourselves: What does God see when He holds the candle of our spirit to our heart? Is our candle shining brightly, is it just a flicker, or could it be a mere glowing ember on the wick, essentially dimming the light for God.

    Does the idea of God standing right next to you, examining you at this very moment, make you feel uneasy? Are you a bit frightened by what He might hear or see in your life? Perhaps you are startled by His presence with you, similar to how you felt when the lights went out, and you were alone in the darkness.

    Our spirit should radiate joy, contentment, rejoicing, and peace. That is a spirit that glows brightly and paves the way for God’s blessings.

     Often, when we are expecting guests in the evening, we tell them, “We’ll keep the light on for you.” Let’s keep the light on for Jesus, shall we?

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    As a child, you probably sang a song that went, “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” Do you remember? If you have little children at home, sing it with them today. If not, just take a moment, sing it to yourself, and reflect on the candle of your spirit. Let it shine for God.

What might God see in your heart today?

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 22, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Jeremiah 50 – Jeremiah 52
  Proverbs 20:27 – 30

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Psa. 90-96
  Rom. 15