Righteous desire

What the wicked dreads will overtake him; what the righteous desire will be granted....... 

- Proverbs 10:24 -

Thoughts on This Verse... The wicked fear the triumph of goodness, holiness, and righteousness. They fear not being in control. They fear death's overtaking them. The righteous desire the triumph of goodness, holiness, and righteousness. They offer their lives to be controlled by the Holy Spirit of God. They recognize death is an enemy, but one that has been conquered by their Savior. In times like these, isn't it comforting to know that the things that the wicked fear are really things that they can be sure of receiving!
 
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Crooked?

The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out....... 

- Proverbs 10:9 -

Thoughts on This Verse... ''Tell the truth the first time and then you won't have to remember what you said.'' That's a quote attributed to the famous Speaker of the House (U.S.A. House of Representatives) Sam Rayburn. That's basically what God's wisdom is trying to teach us in this passage. Be a person of integrity. Then, when someone finds out your secrets, you can feel secure knowing that you have lived for godliness. However, a perverse and deceitful person has to constantly worry that someone will find him out. There is no security or assurance in crooked paths, only the certainty of getting tripped up and caught. When the secrets of evil that have been whispered in dark places get shouted from the rooftops, those who have lived for the Lord can be secure, knowing that what gets shouted about them is said with the voice of God:''Well done, good and faithful servant!'' 

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Predestination

For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will....... Thoughts on This Verse... God wants us as his holy children. That was his plan for us even before the world began. God paid the huge price, the sacrifice of his Son Jesus, for our adoption into his family. God's motive in doing this? His desire and delight in loving us. 

- Ephesians 1:4-5  -
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Peace I say

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace....... 

- Numbers 6:24-26 -

Thoughts on This Verse... How would you like to place the mighty name of the LORD on people you love? God promised that this priestly blessing in today's Scripture enabled his name (his power and authority) to be placed on his people. What an incredible gift that we have the power to give to others with just our faithful words! Blessings are found all throughout Scripture. Why not begin looking today for ways to pronounce God's blessing on others? You can start with this one, and then add a bunch of others as you find them in Scripture.

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Joy comes in the morning:D

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning....... 

- Psalm 30:5 -

Thoughts on This Verse... God is the God of all comfort (see 2 Cor. 1). Even when he deals harshly with our sin and rebellion, it is for our good. It will last only a short while and then it gives way to rejoicing. If you are in a time of discipline or facing the cruel consequences of sin, please don't give up. Morning will come, and on that dawn will come God's grace. It's more than worth the wait!

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Crooked paths

The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.......

- Proverbs 10:9 -

Thoughts on This Verse... ''Tell the truth the first time and then you won't have to remember what you said.'' That's a quote attributed to the famous Speaker of the House (U.S.A. House of Representatives) Sam Rayburn. That's basically what God's wisdom is trying to teach us in this passage. Be a person of integrity. Then, when someone finds out your secrets, you can feel secure knowing that you have lived for godliness. However, a perverse and deceitful person has to constantly worry that someone will find him out. There is no security or assurance in crooked paths, only the certainty of getting tripped up and caught. When the secrets of evil that have been whispered in dark places get shouted from the rooftops, those who have lived for the Lord can be secure, knowing that what gets shouted about them is said with the voice of God:''Well done, good and faithful servant!''

**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**

Folly not!

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly....... 

- Proverbs 14:29 -

 Thoughts on This Verse... Responding quickly to aggravation, threat, insult, or difficulty suggests strength to many folks today. However, responding hastily out of anger is foolish. This response seldom produces the desired long term effect and nearly always compounds the problems that need to be addressed. Patiently dealing with frustrating and painful situations shows understanding and is nearly always more fruitful in the long run.
 
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**