Monday musings
The right words at the right time. Few things stop us in our tracks as do insightful words that have a bearing on our particular circumstances. Spoken at any other time, the impact would be marginalized.
"A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!" (Proverbs 15.23)
I periodically hear from readers who comment how a certain devotional thought spoke specifically to a situation in their life. This must be attributed to God's Holy Spirit, because it is impossible for this writer to be that insightful. But, isn't that exactly how our Father operates? Regardless of the source, we quickly recognize when a word or words very personally apply to life circumstances. Most often for me, it is the phrase or verse from the Bible that almost appears to be three-dimensional - standing out from other verses. They may be familiar words I have read many times but, on a certain occasion, they speak with great clarity to a current dilemma or decision.
The more we anticipate godly words to guide us in crucial moments and decisions, the less we stress over circumstances. While we may not always hear what we want to hear, if we have "divine expectation" that our Father will communicate His word to us, then stress can be reduced.
Whatever means our Father uses to communicate, we can be sure that it will never be incongruous with His word. For that reason, the Bible must be our primary source of information and guidance. The enemy will surely trip up those unfamiliar with God's word!
"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3.16-17) There is no more joyful "apt answer", or delightful "timely word" than that which our Father conveys through His word. May you find the specific guidance and direction you need these day from His word.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
"A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!" (Proverbs 15.23)
I periodically hear from readers who comment how a certain devotional thought spoke specifically to a situation in their life. This must be attributed to God's Holy Spirit, because it is impossible for this writer to be that insightful. But, isn't that exactly how our Father operates? Regardless of the source, we quickly recognize when a word or words very personally apply to life circumstances. Most often for me, it is the phrase or verse from the Bible that almost appears to be three-dimensional - standing out from other verses. They may be familiar words I have read many times but, on a certain occasion, they speak with great clarity to a current dilemma or decision.
The more we anticipate godly words to guide us in crucial moments and decisions, the less we stress over circumstances. While we may not always hear what we want to hear, if we have "divine expectation" that our Father will communicate His word to us, then stress can be reduced.
Whatever means our Father uses to communicate, we can be sure that it will never be incongruous with His word. For that reason, the Bible must be our primary source of information and guidance. The enemy will surely trip up those unfamiliar with God's word!
"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3.16-17) There is no more joyful "apt answer", or delightful "timely word" than that which our Father conveys through His word. May you find the specific guidance and direction you need these day from His word.
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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