December 17, 2024 – Walk With Dignity

Walk With Dignity
December 17, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 30:29-31
 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    “Stepping out in style!” “Looking good!” Those are just a couple of ways people might say you appear first-rate in what you are doing, or at least how you present yourself in the public eye. Our writer of this proverb, Agur, shares how we as believers might “look good” in the eyes of God and man by directing our attention to another group of four things on earth.

 

    He begins with a comparison to the lion. A lion, with bold courage, stands his ground among others, knowing that his strength and wisdom in the hunt are no match for the hunted. So too must a Christian walk through this world with their head up, not fearing what the world can do to them. Not because of our strength, because 1 John 4:4 says; “greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.” We stand in God’s strength.

 

   Next, he looks to the greyhound. A greyhound is an animal girt in the loins, always ready for running. They are still admired today for their grace as they run. We, too, must run the race of life with dignity as the world watches on.

 

    Third is the he-goat. They lead and do not follow. They love to climb to stand on higher ground. Oh, dear friend in Christ, we should lead this world and not follow in its sinful ways, being found standing on higher ground in morals and mannerisms.

 

   Finally, Agur points us to the King. As he walks among the people he rules with love and compassion, there is reverence for who he is. Believers too should have a life that exemplifies the King of Kings. So, as we walk into a room, filthy communication might cease in honor of the Lord we represent. The lion, greyhound, he-goat, and the king walk with dignity among those around. Remember, you are also a child of the King of all Kings and the Lord of Lords. Hold your head up.

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    As you look at the four honorable mentions, you may think they are not always beautiful on the outside. However, that is not what makes them special. Like with all children of God, it is what is inside, not outside, that counts. God looks on the heart.

 

How would you look inside out?

 

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: December 17, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Hebrews 6 – Hebrews 9
  Proverbs 30:29 – 31

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Micah 1-4
  Revelation 9