November 22, 2024 – But I Want It

But I Want It
November 22, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 28:22-25
 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    “What in the world do you want?” I can still remember my mom asking me that question when I was a young boy. Especially when I would stand around and repeatedly say, “Hey mom, hey mom, hey mom,” until finally, she would exclaim, “What in the world do you want?” At that precise moment, all I wanted was an answer to my question. In fact, it was the only thing in the world that occupied my mind. I desired that answer more than anything else because it had completely consumed my thoughts.

 

    I believe that if we reflect on this childhood experience, it may assist us in our daily walk with the Lord. Ask yourself, why do we, as Christians, sometimes desire what the world has to offer? Often, the answer is simple: we have allowed it to dominate our thoughts. This worldly desire fills our minds and becomes our heart’s predominant wish. It occupies our thoughts entirely. This is often driven by pride and an attitude of thinking, “I deserve better.” While the possessions the world offers may seem enticing, there is no genuine future, reward, or ultimate benefit in accumulating possessions. The wealthiest people in the world eventually meet the same fate as the poorest.

 

    So, how can we prevent ourselves from dwelling on worldly matters? God has also provided us with a way to do just that. He said in Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    The Bible encourages us to approach God with the innocence and trust of a child. Perhaps if we sought Him for all our answers, just as we relied on our parents when we were children, it would help us prioritize what truly matters. I used to believe that my parents had all the answers, and they did have most of them. However, it’s important to remember that God truly knows everything!

 

What is it that you want most in life?

 

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: November 22, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Romans 5 – Romans 8
  Proverbs 28:22 – 25

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Ezekiel 28-31
  James 5