October 18, 2024 – Like A Mountain Stream

Like A Mountain Stream
October 18, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 25:11-13
 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Have you ever found yourself near a cool mountain stream? The snow that has blanketed the mountaintop slowly melts under the noonday sun’s warmth. The result is a flow of cold, crystal-clear water cascading down into the valleys below. This water is as transparent as a pane of glass and, in addition to its clarity, it possesses a wonderfully refreshing chill. For someone toiling hard at the mountain’s base, this cool, clear water can feel like a blessing from God after a strenuous day’s work. One must exercise caution not to indulge too much and become bloated, though. Nevertheless, its coolness, goodness, and refreshment are irresistible.

 

    Our verses today convey the same sense of goodness. Just as the refreshing, invigorating, and thirst-quenching cold water flows down from the snow-covered mountaintop to rejuvenate those toiling in the valley below, a messenger who brings faithful truth can provide similar comfort to our souls.

 

    God’s truth and His saving grace are, as the verses suggest, like apples of gold in a silver bowl and precious jewels to the wearer. They are akin to a refreshing drink of water on a scorching day. The good news, known as the Gospel, holds immeasurable value and provides soul-refreshing relief to those burdened by the sins of today. Would you like to be God’s faithful messenger of this uplifting news today?

 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Not only can the message bring comfort, but if you look at those verses again, they also mention that the messenger refreshes the one who sent them. Oh, dear child of God, wouldn’t you like to be that for the Lord today? To be a source of refreshment to Him as we faithfully deliver His message. Just like a cool glass of water to a parched and thirsty world and an obedient child to our God.

 

Will God be refreshed by what you say and do 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: October 18, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Luke 6 – Luke 7
  Proverbs 25:11 – 13

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Isa. 49-52 1
  Thess. 1-2