God’s Wisdom

Proverbs 27:21 (KJV): As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise. Proverbs 27:21 (AMP): As the refining pot for silver and the furnace for gold (bring forth all the impurities of the metal), so let a man be in his trial of praise (ridding himself of all that is base or insincere; for a man is judged by what he praises and of what he boasts.

Thoughts for the Day This verse from Proverbs tells us, just as the refining process of silver and gold brings out the impurities in them, praise given to a man will also bring out the impurities in him. One of the hardest things for any man or woman to handle is when other men praise them, or they come into a position of fame and success. The fallen nature of man will always want to take credit for the things that he achieves in this world. Now certainly men are to be commended when they accomplish good things, but we must all keep in mind that none of us could do anything without the grace and favor of God in our lives. Without God we could do absolutely nothing. The Bible warns us not to boast about what we have done or what we plan to do, but rather realize that everything that we are able to accomplish is because a great and loving God gave each of us the breath of life. God has a wonderful plan for every human being and what He desires of us is to surrender our lives to Him and allow Him to reveal to us what that plan is. Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 1 Corinthians 3:7-13: 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. We must all remain humble before God and remember that whatever we do without God, amounts to nothing. When our works are tried by fire, if they were carnal things, done in our flesh, they will simply burn up. One of the ways those works are tried is when other men praise us. We must always give the praise and glory to God for our accomplishments. The Lord spoke something to my heart years ago when He said this to me, "Betty, I want to do a work in you to set you free from man's opinions of you. I want you to come to the place in Me that the praises of men will not cause you to feel exalted in pride, nor will their criticisms cause you to become fearful or discouraged. If you will offer the praises to me and discuss the criticisms with Me, you will not become lifted up in pride, nor knocked down by fear. Only by abiding in Me can you know this freedom." If our works are things God commissioned us to do, then when the fiery trials in this life come, they will only be used to purify us, so that we come forth as pure gold and bring much glory to God. If we give our lives to God and abide in Him, He gives us an amazing promise; we can ask what we will and He will do it. If we are truly abiding in Him, we would not ask anything amiss, that is why we are assured that our prayers would be answered! God wants to work in us, with us, and through us, so that we bear much fruit for Him! John 15:4-8: 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

Prayer for the Day Dear Heavenly Father, I am humbled that You would use me as an instrument of Your love in this earth. I stand in awe at the amazing plans You have for everyone of us who will come to You, and allow You to live Your life through us. I am so happy to be a part of Your family. Lord, I ask that You deliver me from all pride and fear, and especially the fear of man. May I always be more concerned what You think about me, than what men may think of me. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Morning & Evening Devotionals

Daily Light Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. How great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee! This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. How great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Ps. 107:8. Ps. 34:8. Ps. 31:19. Isa. 43:21. Eph. 1:5,6,12. Zech. 9:17. Ps. 145:9-12.

Daily Light Behold, we count them happy which endure. We glory in tribulations: ... knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For when I am weak, then am I strong. James 5:11. Rom. 5:35. Heb. 12:11. James 1:12,24. 2 Cor. 12:9,10.

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