Proverbs 27
This is another one of those chapters full of pithy truths.
27:5 "Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed." This verse reminds me how rarely I tell those close to me that I love them. I tell my wife, Lori, that I love her everyday, but sometimes I fall into habits and don't go out of my way to show that love to her. She knows that I love her, but that love is concealed. Once concealed, the enemy can come in and spread seeds of doubt or just churn things up. The same is true with my other relationships. How rare for us to really take the time to let people know how much we appreciate them. I appreciate all of you who have taken on the Proverbs Challenge. We are nearing the end and if you are reading this, you are probably one of the few. But the Lord will bless your perseverance. Thank you for reading and sharing. I have been blessed!
27:17 "Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another." Here is what this blog is all about, seeing what wonderful things God has put in the heart of each person who reads this and how we can sharpen one another with the treasures gleaned.
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Wow! So many things to comment on today.
v19 As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man.
Lord I want my heart to reflect You, not me. I want You to be my main desire and all things that overflow from me have your imprint on them, not vaguely - but clearly.
v18 & V23-27 speak of preparation. The idea of sowing and reaping. these speak to me personally about my precious children. I am giving careful attention to their condition, and I am feeding them the Word. I am sowing in them the need to look to the Lord for all things. I am carefully looking at their ways, and when they are unkind, I am telling them so and then leading them to the examples set forth by our Lord and Saviour. Sometimes I get frustrated because I don't see the results I want. I fear I may fail at such an enormous task and responsibility, then I remember that God is patient with me when the growth is slow, and still he continues to work with me. Amazing his love. I am mindful of the condition of my children's hearts and each day I seek to sow seed that is life-giving. As I committ to feed, water, weed, and prune those little tender shoots, I trust You Lord for the harvest You will bring about in their souls. I give you my children and pray as you are the ultimate gardener, that you would draw them to you strongly. That you would be more important to them than anything else, and that they would want to serve you all their days with a fire in their belly. That their direction would be clear and unwavering and their love would be at full volume for you. As I follow these scriptures, and give careful attention to my flocks I look forward to the fruit it will produce.
Pro 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips...
WOW! Why is this so hard to do? I know when I tell stories about work I often find myself telling of all the great things that I did. It flows out so easy at the time but it's not until later that I realize that I have tooted my own horn too much. Firemen are like fishermen, the flames get bigger the more times you tell the story! lol
On the other hand it is hard to keep quiet and let someone else give you praise, or even worse if NO ONE gives you praise. This is why we should be working for the Lord and not man. My prayer is that I would work for the Lord and not worry about making sure that I get proper recognition...MG
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