Be Quick to Hear

When we go to a tax consultant, we should be prepared. We bring the receipts and legal documents. We should be mentally ready to answer questions. We should have a humble attitude to accept good advice from the expert.

Ecclesiastes 5:1-2 says, “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.” Drawing near to God’s presence is coming into a holy place. We should make sure that our hearts are pure and our minds are set our minds on things above. Be prepared to listen to God’s voice and not just speak about bunch of words.

Consumer Covenants

When I buy some new thing, I will glance at the instructions and have some vague idea of what the product can do. But I don’t read these instructions carefully as I should and thus miss out on many of the features of new products. Could it be possible that we are missing out on some of the blessings that God wants to give us, because we are not fully aware of what He has promised and are not living in a way that makes these promises come alive.

Psalm 25:14 says, “The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.” Walking with God in righteousness according to His design for us allows us to know God’s guidance, blessing, and friendship. Even though He is Almighty God, creator and sustainer of all things, He also wants us to be the closest of friends with Him.

Turned Back

Because we are selfish and self-centered people, we have the tendency to do some outlandish things. It is possible to turn our backs on someone who loves us deeply. It is probable that we will disappoint someone whom we admire. It is highly likely that we will not fully do the task that we were assigned by someone who has that authority.

I Samuel 15:10 says, “The word of the LORD came to Samuel: ‘I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned his back from following me and has not performed my commandments.'” God does not regret the actions that He has taken or His decisions, but He does have regret and sadness when we turn away from following Him. God had big plans for Saul, as He does for us, but would not accomplish them when Saul turned His back on God. May we never turn away from God and thus cause God to regret calling us.

Bright Future

In your opinion, what makes your future bright? Is it the stockpile of money that you have or expect to have? Is it the job progression that you have in place? Maybe, it is the talent and intelligence that you possess. All these things may be indicators or good things to come, but God is the one who holds our future.

Psalm 37:37 says, “Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace.” I pray that you may have many years ahead of you. But even more, I ask God to keep you in His righteousness, so that your years may be the object of His favor.

Grand Prize

Suppose that you entered a drawing for a grand prize, something that you have always wanted. Weeks later, you are notified that you won. The celebrations begin and continue for some time. You relish in the thought that you have won and will receive the grand prize that you sought. Weeks go by and you have not received anything. So, you contact the contest administration and find out that they gave the prize to someone else. You had neglected to contact them in the required timeframe.

Psalm 100:5 says, “For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever; and his faithfulness to all generations.” God loves to bless His people. His love does not diminish over time but rather endures in grace. His promises continue throughout the generations, and He will always fulfill them.