Scripture has power. We have shared that numerous times in these e-devotions, but we have to place our trust and faith in what we cannot see. We have to have a foundation that is already built and trusted.
That is why God has given us His word. It is powerful, trustworthy, full of wisdom, full of direction and gives life.
Proverbs reminds us. I have encouraged you many times to read Proverbs each day. Today I rolled through and then went back to Proverbs 30. I know, my days are off. But this was soooo good.
Proverbs 30:5-6 NLT
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. 6 Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.
Every word of God is true. Not just true, it is proven true. The word gives us protection. We don’t have to add to it. We trust it.
That is why it is important that God is our authority and the final word. Nothing to add other than our choice to follow God as we listen to God.
Proverbs 30:7-9 NLT
O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die. 8 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. 9 For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.
David made a powerful proclamation to himself and to others. It was a prayer.
God, help me to be content. Not too much. Not too little. Help me trust you. I want to embrace you. I need you. That is final. That is my choice.
Check out what God says. Listen and follow God. It makes all the difference!
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