Psalm: 102 Meditation Proverbs: I guess I forgot just how often wisdom and wealth are juxtaposed in Proverbs, so here we go again. Regardless of how wise one is, he cannot outsmart God. We all recognize that God made everything – wait a minute, I built my house not God. The answer to that is …
Tag: Wisdom
Wednesday, February 24
Psalm 119:49-72 Meditation: 1 Corinthians – Human knowledge and wisdom has very little impact on the spread of the Gospel. Acknowledging this and coming from a place of humble testimony is how Paul says he teaches and ministers. There is nothing more frightening than being the leader in a situation and acknowledge that no amount …
Tuesday, February 16
Psalm 26, 28 Meditation: Proverbs – Poetry, such as these verses in Proverbs, can have many meanings to many people. What speaks to you in these lines today? Is it the section on human understanding, or lack thereof? How about the sections on small and wise creatures or large and stately creatures? How is God …
Thursday, January 7
Psalm 103 Meditation: Colossians - Paul and Timothy are praising the church at Colossae for their faith and love. They pray that God fills the church with wisdom and understanding of the Spirit. That they live lives worthy of God and bear fruit in every good work that they do, and give joyful thanks to …
Tuesday, December 29
Psalm: 18:1-20 Meditation: 2 John – John’s letter to the ‘elect lady’ is full of commendation and warnings. John spends much of his short letter warning her against false teachers and teachings. There were many people calling themselves Christians but not confessing the coming of Jesus in the flesh. What do false teachers look like …
Thursday, September 3
Psalm: 37 Meditation James: James gives us a definition of godly wisdom. Earthly wisdom is gleaned principally through experience – some not good, but nonetheless beneficial. It is always wise to learn from someone else’s mistakes so as not to suffer the same fate. Bitter envy and selfish ambition are not the hallmarks of godly …
Wednesday, August 26
Psalms: 12, 14 Meditation 1 Kings: This passage shows that Solomon was wise before he had asked for wisdom. The LORD was so impressed with Solomon’s request that in addition to granting him great wisdom, the LORD also gave him great wealth and peace throughout the region. The only “fly in the ointment” or pall …
One Woman’s Search for Truth
(Testimony shared by Nicole Gallo at Pacific Union on May 12, 2013) When I really began to take my faith seriously, I decided to get to the heart of what I believed by searching for truth and wisdom. Having gone to church all my life, but also having always attended secular school, there were a …
Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, May 4, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 23 Prayer Point. God's way is a journey that leads us to the house of the LORD, but takes us through the valleys of the shadow of death. It is difficult journey, but God promises to be with us everywhere we go. Meditate on the promises this psalm offers us and prayer for …
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Daily Bible Readings – Friday, May 3, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 106 Prayer Point. I can't read this psalm without hearing of the voice of the crucified thief pleading with Jesus, “remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He was a sinner who hoped that somehow Jesus might open the doors of paradise for him. We are in the same position. Psalm 106 …
