AUGUST 24

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

Romans 8:14 & 28

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” 

HELEN STEINER RICE

Life is a mixture of sunshine and rain, laughter and teardrops, pleasure and pain – Low tides and high tides, mountains and plains. Triumphs, defeats, and losses and gains.

But ALWAYS in ALL WAYS God’s guiding and leading and He alone knows the things we’re most needing – and when He sends sorrow or some dreaded affliction, be assured that it comes with God’s kind benediction.

And if we accept it as a GIFT OF HIS LOVE, we’ll be showered with blessings from our father above.

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This month we will continue the book, “Whatever Happens – How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When the World is Falling Apart.”  By a contemporary author of many best-selling Christian books, Robert J. Morgan.  He took care of his wife when she had MS, until she went home to her Savior.  “He knows of which he speaks.”  I pray that this book blesses you.

Philippians 4:19

 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

WHATEVER HAPPENS …..CONSIDER YOURSELF WORTH MILLIONS

Psalm 119:14

“I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.”

What if you had 31,000 checks, each made out for one million dollars? We have more than that many verses in the Bible, each of them of infinite worth.  Every one represents a precious word God has sent down from heaven for our guidance, our good, and our godliness.  We should enjoy opening our Bibles every day as much as we enjoy whatever money comes our way. It’s like cashing a large check every day. 

Psalm 19 says that the words of Scripture are “more precious than gold, than much pure gold…By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.”  (Ps 119:10-11).

Psalm 145:8

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

Recently I’ve been working on memorizing a portion of Psalm 145.  The description of God in these verses is so encouraging, and I’m thankful that He is slow to anger and rich in love.  Next week, I’m going to have the opportunity of visiting the home of Henry Lyte of England.  He wrote one of my favorite hymns, “Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven.”   The second verse describes God as “slow to chide and swift to bless.”  During times of faults and failures, I go back to this Biblical truth to find sweet and incredible reassurance.

Proverbs 22:1

“a good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”

There’s something else said to be worth possessing, the rich privilege of living a Biblical life of personal holiness, Character, and reputation.  Even the poorest person on earth can do that.  We can be rich in what others think of us,  I began this chapter by talking a about a man who had great riches but a repugnant reputation.  I have met wealthy people who are gracious, generous, humble and godly.  But that takes incredible maturity, 

Jesus said that the wealth of this world can choke the Word of God in our lives and make us unfruitful.  But whatever our financial status, we can build a reputation based on godliness and integrity.  That is more desirable than great riches, and far better than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:4

“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.”

In his fascinating autobiography, “Just As I Am”,  Billy Graham told of vacationing with his wife, Right, in the Caribbean.  A rich man, age 75, invited them to his lavish home for lunch.  Nearly in tears, he told them, “I am the most miserable man in the world.  Out there is my yacht.  I can go anywhere I want to.  I have my private plane, my helicopters, I have everything I want to make my life happy, yet I am as miserable as hell.”

Later that day they met with a local Baptist pastor.  Like the wealthy man, he was also 75 years old.  He was a widower who cared for his two invalid sisters.  He was full of enthusiasm and love for
Christ and others.  “I don’t have 2 pounds to my name,”  he said with a smile, “but I am the happiest man on this island.”

Afterward Billy asked Ruth, “Why do you think he is the richer man?”  she didn’t have to reply because the answer was obvious.

Never underestimate the unbelievable value of being a humble child of the King of kings.

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