October 11, 2024 – Where Is Your Cart?

Where Is Your Cart?
October 11, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 24:27-29
 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips. Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    My dad had a different way of expressing what verse 27 conveys. He would often say, “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” Essentially, this means doing things in the proper sequence. While it’s possible for a horse to push a cart, it’s not efficient, sustainable, or something that should happen frequently. In life, we frequently find ourselves eager to move forward before adequately preparing. Instead of taking the time to equip ourselves with knowledge and truth, we often rush into situations ill-prepared. Just as a horse can manage to push a cart, we might still make progress, but it’s much more challenging than it should be.

    This tendency to rush ahead without proper preparation is also evident in churches, especially with new Christians who are eager to help. In their enthusiasm to contribute, and the churches need for volunteers, these young believers are sometimes placed in positions for which they are not adequately prepared. This rush occurs in the business world as well, with individuals dreaming of success today but failing to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. Marriages can also suffer from this impatience. A man who lacks stability in his morals, manners, finances, and spirituality may aspire to lead a household without first preparing himself to stand independently.

    I’m not suggesting that we should have all the answers to life’s questions before taking any action. If that were the case, no one would ever accomplish anything. However, we should ensure that we have essential aspects of life covered, such as:

● Who is the true leader in your life?
● Where do you seek guidance, especially when things become chaotic?
● How are decisions made?
● What or who serves as the ultimate authority?
● When I make a mistake, where should I turn to rectify it?
● Lastly, if someone were to ask me these questions, can I direct them to written sources that provide answers?

    Taking time to address these fundamental questions can help us better navigate life’s challenges and make more informed decisions.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    The answers to all the questions above are “God and His Word.” God serves as the ultimate authority in all matters, and He has provided the answers to life within the Bible. It is now our responsibility to diligently study and seek approval from Him.

What or who do you hold as your final authority?

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: October 11, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Mark 7 – Mark 9
  Proverbs 24:27 – 29

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Isa. 29-31
  Phil. 3