“If you keep nodding off and thinking, “I’ll do it later,” or say to yourself, “I’ll just sit back awhile and take it easy,” just watch how the future unfolds!
By making excuses, you’ll learn what it means to go without. Poverty will pounce on you like a bandit [a] and move in as your roommate for life” Proverbs 6:10-11 (TPT)
Run away from every form of procrastination.
Overcome the dictates of your flesh to leave things undone and tell yourself you will do it later.
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26: 41)
Through self Discipline learn daily to let your Spirit man rule over your body.
Our Lord Jesus Christ had a diligent, consistent and balanced life.
What He had to do gets done.
He pointed us to the Father who through creation showed us to do things purposefully and timely.
Encourage yourself today to get done things you should do.
“He who observes the wind [and waits for all conditions to be favorable] will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap.” Ecclesiastes 11:4 (AMPC)
“O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me,” Psalm 7: 1 (NKJV)
Where is your trust?
What is the source of your confidence?
What keeps you going daily?
The Psalmist in the text above knew, realized and proclaimed that his trust it in God.
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” Psalm 20:7 (NIV)
What are your chariots?
What are your horses?
Only complete trust in the Almighty God can see you through in your purposeful life.
Friends do fail
Family members do betray.
The network of friends sometimes wires you into problems.
The only reliable trusted safety net at all times is God.
Do you know Him enough to trust Him?
When you really know Him and accept Him as your Lord and Savior, He will then be available for you at all times.
He says He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Again ask yourself, in what are you really putting your trust?
“Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom, but my miracle deliverance can never be won by men. Our boast is in the Lord our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory!” Psalm 20:7 (TPT)
Your trusting, consulting and obeying God gives you perpetual victories.
Do not be afraid of the words which you have heard
“And Isaiah said to them, “Thus you shall say to your master, ‘Thus says the LORD: “Do not be afraid of the words which you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed Me.” 2 Kings 19:6 (NKJV)
What contrary words been spoken to you that is making you afraid?
King Hezekiah was in a similar situation, but he turned it entirely over to the Lord
Do the same today.
Spread it before the Lord (2 Kings 19:14)
God responded that “I have heard.” (2Kings 19:20)
Be assured that the petition you have tabled before him in the sincerity of your heart has been heard.
He is the same yesterday today and forever.
“[I am the Lord] Who frustrates the signs and confounds the omens [upon which the false prophets’ forecasts of the future are based] of the [boasting] liars and makes fools of diviners, Who turns the wise backward and makes their knowledge foolishness.” Isaiah 44:25 (AMPC)
Don’t be at all concerned about what you’ve heard from a man.
God is saying Peace today.
Do not be afraid of the words which you have heard.
“So go ahead, everyone, and shout out your praises with joy! Break out of the box and let loose with the most joyous sound of praise! “Psalm 98:4 (TPT)
December of each year brings more clearly the shout of joy and the celebration of the birth of the Kings of Kings as He is proclaimed and celebrated all over the world.
“Joy to the World” is a famous Christmas hymn with lyrics by Isaac Watts. It is one of the most-published and sung Christmas hymn all over the world. This hymn is a “joyous” celebration of the sovereignty of God and the gift of Jesus.
“But the angel reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid. For I have come to bring you good news, the most joyous news the world has ever heard! And it is for everyone everywhere!” Luke 2:10 (TPT)
Do you have this most joyous news the world has ever heard in your heart?
Are you joyous?
Don’t get distracted by the commercialization and different embellishments man has added to the joyous fact that God sent His only begotten son to redeem mankind from their sin.
The real truth about Christmas is that God in His Mercy and love reached out to humanity to save him from his self-destructive path by giving the complete salvation package in Christ Jesus.
To experience this pure joy of the Redeemer coming into the world, you must accept him as your Lord and personal savior and completely turn away from your sin. This is the key to having this joy personally in your life all year round and not just in December.
For you as a believer let the joy of the Lord continues to be your source of strength daily.
Share the Good news that True Joy exists only in Christ Jesus.
“…Announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master…… “ Luke 2:10-12 (MSG)
“My soul has them continually in remembrance and is bowed down within me. But this I recall and therefore have I hope and expectation: It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed because His [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness. The Lord is my portion or share, says my living being (my inner self); therefore will I hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.” Lamentations 3:20-24 (AMPC)
God’s Love to you is renewed constantly and consistently.
It is true.
No matter how you slept last night.
Whatever was on your mind before you slept.
Or you saying “Me I did not even sleep”
Whatever the situation may be as you turn your face towards God today
HE is reaching out to you and telling you that His mercies and love to you are renewed daily.
You might have done very well yesterday, or it was the other way, not much to tell or say ?.
Today, this present day God is still interested in you, and He renews this promise again to you today.
“GOD’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness!
I’m sticking with GOD (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.” Lamentations 3:20-24 (MSG)
God has created new opportunities for you in this brand new day
Embrace Him completely and totally with your heart.
“For I, too, was once the delight of my father and cherished by my mother, their beloved child. Then my father taught me, saying, “Never forget my words. If you do everything that I teach you, you will reign in life.” Proverbs 4:3-4 (TPT)
Most often when a child is doing very well, he or she is delightful to the parents.
Jesus remains the delight of God.
“But while Peter was still speaking, a radiant cloud composed of light spread over them, enveloping them all. And God’s voice suddenly spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my dearly loved Son, the constant focus of my delight. Listen to him!” Matthew 17:5 (TPT)
What made Jesus be the delight of God is that He constantly and consistently listened and did what His father asked Him to do.
“This is because I have never spoken on My own authority or of My own accord or as self-appointed, but the Father Who sent Me has Himself given Me orders [concerning] what to say and what to tell.” John 12:49 (AMPC)
To remain delightful to God your heavenly Father, you have to follow what Jesus did.
Who is giving you orders concerning what you are doing?
Who is giving you orders in what you are saying and telling?
King Solomon in our text today gave a clue that as you wholly embrace Wisdom from God, you will Reign and Rule in this life’s assignments.
Jesus is that Wisdom of God that the book of Proverbs talks about.
Immerse yourself in Him, and you will be the delight of the Father.
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