And so, I continue. . .
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving and tell of all thy wondrous works. Psalms 26:7 KJV
Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. KJV
Who are the wise around us? There are all kinds of wisdom given for various purposes. But those that have gained wisdom through their salvation are the wisest of all. God. There are few wise men in this world and who knows who they? I don't claim to be all wise, but I do know that when I got saved God opened the door of my mind for learning more of Him if I would just seek Him, follow after Him, serve Him, and give HIM all the praise, honor, and glory for any wisdom He may have bestowed upon me. In comparison to worldly wisdom, I'll take God's wisdom given to men as they ask for it, over any "wise" man of the worldly way. There are few that understand the reasons of things and can rightly expound the word and works of God. When God gives us wisdom, we do become wise in His ways and as the Holy Spirit indwells us this wisdom makes a man respected, Cheerful, mild, and amiable. The face I once portrayed was the face of a lost man. My mind had no thought of the goodness of life, because the mind and the soul will show in our countenance either the band fierceness of the devil and his ways, or the beauty and loveliness of the precious Holy Spirit.
I have seen the face of a lost person change in seconds once they bowed their head in prayer and asked God to save them through the precious blood of Jesus. They may not have any wisdom of the ways of a Christian at that moment, but that one second, that very moment when the blinders are removed from their eyes, they know this is real and so much more is waiting forthem because of their decision! God wants us to show others through our countenance that salvation is real. The smile, the tears of joy, the change in their countenance is visible!
Wisdom actually brings us in harmony with ourselves. We get a sense of self-worth and inner peace. This inner peace is achieved because we are acting in accordance with our consciences and avoiding the shame and guilt of following our baser instincts. Do you have inner peace? Do you have wisdom from God? Are you saved and on your way to heaven? Would you like to have the wisdom I write about today?
Proverbs 3:13-18 ~ 3 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
This is the wisdom I seek after, what about you?
Do You Know HIM?
Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Pastor Bernard Antonis ~ HEALTH, PRAISE THE LORD - Pray forMrs. Carolyn as his caregiver
- Pray for our need for a home here in Florida - we know you have the supply Lord already, help us to be patient.
- Pray for Stan Skriloff - cancer and treatments, and pray for his caregiver wife Caren
- Pray for our dear friend, Sister Connie Booher and her graciousness to put us up for a couple of weeks till Mrs. Cora's is ready for us in a more long-term situation.
- Pray for Sister Cora and her hip healing from a fall and surgery. PRAISE THE LORD SISTER CORA CAME HOME FROM REHAB! PRAY FOR HER CONTINUED STRENGTH AND HEALING! MORE GOOD NEWS! Miss Cora graduated from her wheelchair to her walker and can now sit in her very own chair. Praise the Lord! Keep her in your prayers please.
- Pray for the Printing Ministry and all that goes on with it.
- Pray for the Mission Team coming in June that we will be able to finish all the work they will do for the few days they are with us.
- Pray for me and Tom; our health, out strength, and our service.
- Robyn-Health
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- 2-month-old great-nephew Evan. He is in the hospital with RSV strep throat, and a bacterial blood infection
- Marsha-Health and ankle pain
- Sharon J. Her mom Kathryn's health.
- Pastor Johnny J-health and recovery from surgery
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- Arlene-Health
- Ruth-Health
- Brian-Health
- Keth Cook Family
- Lucinda Lane Family
- Tipton Family
- Penny - special unspoken
- Miss Shirley-health
- Bro. Wayne-health
- Mrs. Cora - health
- Carolyn-health
- Tudino family
- Fuentes Family
- DeSalvio Family
- Thompson Family
- Dewey Williams and wife - flu
- David Harrison-cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Davis and Tichnell Family
- Billy Ward - health and healing
- Benjamin - A child having knee surgery with a long recovery time - Monday January 9th
- The Toler Family in the homegoing of Donnie
- Elaine - continued good health and strength
- Linwood - health
- Walter - health
- Pray diligently for all those that carry the title "Caregiver"
- Sandra Parsons - her call yesterday to encourage the servants at FBC Publications & Printing. 90-year-old pastors' wife, now living alone at her church after her husband's homegoing. Saved 72 years loves the LORD God more today than ever. A real blessing and encouragement.
- Mary Nutter - Cancer
- Kimberly LaSage - health and her John Peters and family
- Pastor Baker - complications after heart surgery/more surgery - now facing third surgery in as many days! O God, Heal!
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