Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived wrote three books of the Bible including the wisdom found in Proverbs. On Sunday we discussed six verses of chapter three. Here are the highlights: Proverbs 3:1-2: 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Living well begins with a hunger to know what God has to say about our lives.
1. COMMIT TO EXPOSING YOUR HEART TO GOD’S WORD.
Every time you read the Word of God you are sowing seeds of righteousness into your life. God’s Word is like a seed that is being planted in your heart and mind and it works on your personality and your passions and your desires and wills, almost like a seed works in soil underground. Over time, it reaps a harvest in your life. Your life will be spared and sustained and blessed because of the Word that grows in you. It will work on your life in subtle and in dramatic ways and lead you to the right people, the right places, and the right opportunities. It will give you spiritual strength to say “no” to temptation.
Proverbs 3:3-4: 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
2. COMMIT TO LOVING AND BEING FAITHFUL IN YOUR HEART
As we allow God’s Word to change our nature and to give us the desire to live like Christ we can become people who are committed to being faithful, committed, dependable, and lovers of people. Being right in our hearts with God will enable us to live right with other people. And when we commit to living that way, we are the beneficiaries as we enjoy favor with God and others
Proverbs 3:5-6: 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
At the heart of Solomon’s words is an admonition to absolutely trust that what God has in mind for who you are in this life is best and is His call to make.
3. COMMIT TO GOD’S PERSONAL PLAN FOR EACH OF US IN OUR HEARTS
Trusting God with all your heart doesn’t just mean passive acceptance of every condition or situation in your life. It means you talk with Him and seek out His plan and desires for your life no matter what situation you find yourself in. Don’t live on intuition, but intention. Intend to seek out God’s will and rest in it.
God’s best to you for a great week!
Pastor Melissa
Teays Valley Church of God
6979 Teays Valley Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560
Melissa@tvcog.org
304-757-9222
www.tvcog.org
