Monday, 2 July 2012

FOUNTAIN OF LIFE FOR TODAY


HE IS GOD
I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him. Ecclesiastes 3:14

God takes delight in your enjoyment. But beloved, understand that all enjoyment must be discovered by realizing that God is in charge of life and that He will not bend His perfect plan. God has sovereignly, independently, set up the plan of life in a way with which we cannot interfere. He has done so in order that people would revere Him.

All through the Bible we read that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Until a person recognizes and trusts the superior wisdom of God, he or she has not begun to fear God. This fear is not abject terror of God; it is respect and honor for Him. If you attempt to live your life without the recognition of God, ultimately you will find yourself empty, dissatisfied and restless, feeling that life is miserable and meaningless. The secret of life’s enjoyment is found the presence of God Himself.

Most of the struggle of life comes from us trying to be God, wanting to be in charge of what happens to us. Often when God’s plan does not go with our expectation, we get angry with Him and throw away our faith. Remember, God will not surrender to your plans because He knows what is best for you. Always let God be God in your life and you will find life very satisfying!

Prayer
Dear Lord, I thank you for the gift of life today. I pray that you will forgive me for thinking I know what is best for me and for others. Please teach me to trust in your work, because I know that nothing can be added to it. I revere you as my Lord and King in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Proverbs 9:10; Ecclesiastes 3:12-22; James 1:17

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