Verse of the Day

Author: David Short

  • August 9, 2020

    WHO DO WE LISTEN TO?

    Proverbs 19:21

    There are many thoughts in the heart of a man,
    But the counsel of the Lord abides forever.

    Personal Challenge

    We are surrounded by fake news or lies, talking heads, and opinions. It seems like everyone deems themselves to be, not only an expert but the expert on what they are expounding on. We must be careful to not fall for these thoughts of man for they can very quickly lead us astray. So, where do we get our counsel, our guidance? We need to get it from our Lord, through His teachings, His word, from the saints that have gone before us, and the godly around us. God is our counsel. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

  • August 7, 2020

    A LIFE LONG PURSUIT

    Proverbs 19:20

    Hear, my son, the instruction of your father,
    That you may become wise in your last days.

    Personal Challenge

    Wisdom is not something that is easily acquired. If we want to be wise in our later years of life then we need to spend our lives pursuing God and His wisdom. This can start early in our lives by listening to our fathers for they have the experience that surpasses ours. I miss my father but I remember the many things that He taught me as I was growing up. Glory be to God!

  • August 6, 2020

    THE NAME OF THE LORD

    Proverbs 18:10

    The name of the Lord is of great strength,
    And when the righteous run to it, they are exalted.

    Encouraging Words

    We are not alone in this world or in our journey through life. Our Lord is always with us and always available for us to run to. In Him, we will find great strength to make it through any situation. Glory be to God!

  • August 5, 2020

    SILENCE IS GOLDEN


    Proverbs 17:30 (17:28)

    Wisdom shall be imputed to a man without understanding who asks for wisdom,
    And anyone who holds his peace will seem to have discernment.

    Personal Challenge

    Have you ever received that juicy tidbit of information and have everything within you burn to share it with everyone? In the eyes of our Lord and the saints that have gone before us, it is better to bury that information rather than share it, especially if it will end up hurting someone. This is why holding our peace is showing discernment. We would be in a much better world if we would all hold our opinions and share our love with each other more. Glory be to God!

  • August 4, 2020

    INTELLIGENCE AND DISCERNMENT

    Proverbs 17:29 (17:27)

    He who refrains from uttering a harsh word is intelligent,
    And a longsuffering man has discernment.

    Personal Challenge

    There is a lot of guidance packed into this short proverb. We live in the information age. Every kind of information is available at our fingertips. The problem is that so much of this information is either false and invalid or without the appropriate ability to do thorough research, incomplete. We have also devolved to the point where opinion is taken as fact and everyone has their opinion about everything. We also live in a time where hatred and anger are rapidly ramping up. This makes it all the more important for those of us who proclaim to be followers of Christ to refrain from uttering harsh words…ever, and to be long-suffering in our listening and reading, being quiet more than engaging so that we can learn to discern the truth. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!

  • August 3, 2020

    OUR FOUNDATION

    Proverbs 17:15 (17:14)

    The foundation of righteousness gives authority to words,
    But discord and quarreling precede poverty.


    Personal Challenge

    What is our foundation as individuals based on? Is it righteousness or ungod­liness? Is it Jesus Christ or ourselves? This can be a hard question for many of us to answer objectively for many believe that they are followers of Christ and yet live contentious, quarrelsome lives. Jesus said that He is the God of peace, unity, and order. You cannot be disruptive, argumentative, dividing, and full of discord and be living a life based on the foundation of our Lord. We all need to examine our hearts, our minds, and the fruit of our lives to determine what our foundation is and then strive to make it based on Jesus. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

  • August 2, 2020

    JUST ENOUGH


    Proverbs 17:1

    Better is a morsel with enjoyment in peace
    Than a house full of many good things and unrighteous sacrifices with quarreling.

    Personal Challenge

    We have come to be a people where what we have is never enough. We want more or we want the next best thing or we want what someone else has. By living this way, we are never content. When we get to the point in our walk with Christ where we truly believe that God has given us exactly what we need and remain content with that, then we begin to enjoy His peace, a peace that passes all understanding. Help me, oh Lord, to be content with that which you have blessed me with and to be willing to share in my abundance with others so that You might be glorified and my brothers and sisters edified.

  • August 1, 2020

    Saint of the Week

    St. Athanasius the Great


  • July 31, 2020

    PATIENCE

    Proverbs 16:30 (16:32)

    A patient man is better than a strong man,
    And he who controls his temper is better than he who captures a city.


    Person Challenge

    Here we go with another charge to be patient. I want what I want and I want it now. Isn’t that how we all behave most of the time? I know that I do, all too often. Instant gratification. Isn’t that what being an American all about? Well, not according to the teachings of the scriptures, our Lord, and the saints that have gone before us. Do we want to be strong, then be patient. Do we want to be able to capture a city, or conquer that formidable task that sits before us, then control our temper? So many of these teachings do not make sense because they are so contradictory to our modern way of thinking. But heavenly thinking is not of this earth. Glory be to God!

  • July 29, 2020

    TRUST IN GOD

    Proverbs 16:18 (16:20)

    A man wise in his deeds is a discoverer of good things,
    But he who trusts in God is the most blessed.

    Encouraging Words

    Sometimes it amazes me when I see people who have spent their entire life accumulating knowledge and information, act upon it foolishly. If we pursue God first, He will give us godly wisdom. If we use that wisdom to do godly deeds, we will discover the good things that God has in store for us. But what is even more valuable than that, is to be blessed by God because we put our trust in Him and not things of this world or the knowledge and information that we have acquired. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!