Invest Wisely

Most people want to invest their money wisely to be able to pay for current and future needs. Investing wisely requires research to determine which investments will bring the desired gains with some degree of risk and certainty. Why wouldn’t we also do the required due diligence to determine how we invest our own thoughts and actions to bring about the desired gains for our lives and for eternity?

Ecclesiastes 2:13 says, “Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.” Invest your life in the  thoughts and actions that bring eternal profits.  Seek God’s wisdom and light so that your investment may grow and bear eternal fruit.

Life’s Big Question

At various times during our lives, we search for something bigger than what we see. We want to find real purpose in what we are doing. We hope to find purpose and meaning in what we do that serves ourselves, or in the more noble of us, in what we do that serves others. We acknowledge that life is short, so we want to make the best of the time that we are given.

Psalm 39:7 says, “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” The psalmist had just confirmed that his life is short and worldly pursuits are fruitless. Now he declares that his only hope is in God, where he finds life and purpose. With this truth, the psalmist is then ready for action.

Incorrect Reading

At times, I will read something and think that I understand the author’s meaning. But, upon further thought or with additional information, I find that my initial reaction was incorrect. If I do that with words on paper, how much more do I misunderstand what people do and say? And if I misunderstand, how inappropriate or wrong is my reaction?

Romans 12:14-14 says, “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Let’s face it, people can be mean sometimes. Our response to their meanness displays what kind of person we are. The love of God helps us respond with love, blessings, and humility.

Testimony

Witnesses give their testimonies daily in the courts of our land. Judges and juries then make judgments based upon the reliability of these witnesses and their words.

Psalm 19:7 says, “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;” God’s Word is completely perfect and true. His Word renews the trusting soul and gives us wisdom in life.

Instructions Are In The Box

For someone like me who is mechanically challenged, reading the instructions given to me by the manufacturers of the products that I buy is frustrating and confusing. These directions don’t seem to match the pieces that I am given. Why are there always “extra” pieces after I am done assembling the product?

Romans 11:33-35 says, “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” The person who boasts of his/her wisdom is arrogant and has been deceived. God’s wisdom, understanding, and judgments are far beyond our own, and we do not possess any gifts that He would need. It is only through His grace and mercy that we can receive wisdom and discernment.