GOD SEES EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU

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GOD SEES EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU

Day 267

September 24, 2024 • Proverbs 5:21

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September 24

GOD SEES EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU

Proverbs 5:21

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.

Would you modify your behavior this week if you knew that your every word and deed were going to be recorded and shown on a big screen to your family, neighbors or fellow church members?

Of course you would. You may even make some major changes. There’s nothing like a little accountability to make people “straighten up and fly right.”

What we forget is that God does see everything about us. The verse above indicates that he knows our thoughts and motives. He monitors our conversations, plans and behaviors. And one day we will stand before the Lord and give an account for the way we have lived (see 2 Corinthians 5:10).

As you ponder your schedule for the day ahead and the commitments you’ve made to people and activities, ask yourself: “What do I need to change in light of the fact that I will one day answer to God for the way I chose to live the life he so graciously gave me?”

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• I see what you do.

• I examine your actions.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

God, nothing about me is hidden from your sight. What a sobering and convicting thought. Forgive me for the times I have foolishly acted as though you were oblivious to my lifestyle choices. Amen.

GOD’S KINGDOM WILL LAST FOREVER

October 18, 2024 • Psalm 45:6

Psalm 45:6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. You have only to read the news on a continual basis to see how nations and regimes rise and fall. That’s because conquerors come and go. There will always be a new king, leader or politician on the horizon. This transitory nature of our world can be dismaying for those of us who crave permanence. For true permanence we have only to turn to God. In this psalm the psalmist declares the eternal nature of God’s kingdom. Unlike earthly kings who come and go, God’s kingdom will last for all eternity. The word temporary is not in God’s nature. Instead, we can count on him to always be King, always be just, and—best of all—always welcome new citizens to his kingdom. GOD’S PROMISE TO ME: • I will be King forever. • I will be fair forever. MY PRAYER TO GOD: Almighty God, I can only echo the traditional coronation phrase, “Long live the King.” Your throne will last forever. In this world of passing regimes, the concept of forever is hard to fathom. But it gives me comfort nevertheless. Amen.

GOD’S PLANS SOMETIMES DIFFER FROM YOURS

October 17, 2024 • 1 Corinthians 1:27–29

1 Corinthians 1:27-29 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. “That’s the craziest plan I ever heard!” Scientists and famous inventors probably hear those words a thousand times. Some of these “crazy” plans have resulted in the development of many inventions we hold dear, as well as scientific theories—like gravity—we take for granted as true. God’s plan to work in our world often seems “crazy”. He uses the “foolish things” and the “weak things” and the “lowly things” to accomplish his purposes. This promise also shows us that God’s ways are not our ways. “ ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). When things don’t make sense to us, it’s time ask God for wisdom to discern what he is doing. GOD’S PROMISE TO ME: • My ways are not your ways. • My plans are contrary to worldly wisdom. MY PRAYER TO GOD: Lord, I’m grateful that your “foolish” plans included me. I’d be a fool if I didn’t take you at your Word and trust you. Amen.

GOD IS CONCERNED ABOUT YOU

October 16, 2024 • Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. The Old Testament book known as Proverbs is essentially a divinely inspired king’s best and most practical wisdom for everyday life. Not only did the king incorporate the above verse about friendship, he included another: “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). In other words, a true friend is faithful. He or she will be there through thick and thin, to the very end. “Faithful friend” is a perfect description of God. Now, think about the implications of that ancient wisdom. As your friend, God loves “at all times.” How does that alter your attitude in your current trouble? GOD’S PROMISE TO ME: • I am your friend. MY PRAYER TO GOD: O Lord, you are everything the Bible says you are—Creator, Sustainer, Provider, Father, Judge, Savior and King. I praise you for being the righteous ruler of the universe—and for making and saving me. But you are also my friend. I can count on you to stand by me in tough times. Amen.