Verse of the Day 7/1

Verse of the Day 

Proverbs 16:20. English Standard Version

20 Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,

    and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

Proverbs 16 was part of a sermon that I heard yesterday and today's verse caught my attention.  I noticed in my study Bible that there were no "notes" on this verse, that's because it is very straightforward. It begs the question of us, how much thought do we give to the word of God?  It says "whoever" gives thought to the word with discover good.  In other words when the word of God is in our hearts and minds and we trust in and believe what it says, good things will happen.

It also serves as a reminder of Hebrews 4:12 which states "the word of God is living and active".  Giving thought to it, bringing it to mind in the various situations that come up in our lives will lead to good things and we will be blessed by believing, trusting in His word.

I'm reminded of the old Steve Green song:

The Word is living
The Word is light
The Word delights my soul
Preserves my life
Holy and hidden
Forever true
The perfect sacrifice
Our Lord...Jesus Christ

The Word is wisdom
The Word is true
The Word takes all that's old
And makes it new
When hearts are broken
He makes them whole
The One who paid the price
Our Lord...Jesus Christ

The Word is calling
Time and again
The Word is grieving still
For those in sin
Come now believing
This Word is true
The cross speaks this advice
"Trust Me...Jesus Christ"

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Proverbs 16:18-21

English Standard Version

18 Pride goes before destruction,
    and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor
    than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever gives thought to the word
 will discover good,
    and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
    and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.