"But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward." Proverbs 11:18b
I am really looking forward to spring ... this has been such a warm winter because of global warming!!! Be that as it may ... I love the spring and look forward to beginning my garden. It is great therapy for me. I love to plant seeds and see the results.
Today's devotional written by Dr. Henry Blackaby was a good one for me, and I encourage you to digest it today for your life as well ...
There are many ways to invest our lives, but none offers greater reward than devoting ourselves to the pursuit of righteousness. Every area of our lives should reflect the holiness of God that is ours by salvation:
-- our thoughts, so that nothing we think about would be inappropriate for a child of God
-- our actions, so that our lives demonstrate that we serve a holy God
-- our integrity, so that we are above reproach in all our relationships.
Are you taking God's righteousness in your life for granted? Righteousness is something you must allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life. Instead of sowing holy thoughts, are you allowing evil and sinful thoughts to grow in your mind? Are you allowing lust to grow unchecked within you? Does enmity, bitterness, jealousy or unforgiveness remain in your life? Jesus said if we seek first God and HIS righteousness, everything else will follow (Matthew 6:33).
There is great reward in sowing righteousness. What are you presently doing to plant holiness in your life? (1 Peter 1:15) How are you putting righteousness in your mind so that your thoughts are holy? How are you cultivating righteousness in your relationships so that you maintain your integrity? Are you instilling righteousness in your activities so that your life is above reproach?
If you want to harvest righteousness in your life tomorrow, you must plant seeds of righteousness today. (from Experiencing God -- The Devotional -- Broadman and Holman)
Take some time to review the questions above. It will be a worthwhile exercise for you and me today. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
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DIGGING DEEPER: Proverbs 13; Genesis 31-31; Matthew 9:18-38DIG THIS QUOTE: Perils as well as privileges attend the higher Christian life. The nearer we come to God, the thicker the hosts of darkness in heavenly places. The safe place lies in obedience to God's Word, singleness of heart and holy vigilance. When Christians speak of standing in a place where they do not need to watch, they are in great danger. Let us walk in intimate and holy confidence, yet with holy, humble watchfulness. A. B. Simpson
DETERMINED DIGGING: Deuteronomy 31:8; Psalm 1
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