Friday 12 June 2009

Life is a journey, not a destination

I have taken the time again to put together my third "Spiritual Power Card"

Day 3; Life is a journey, not a destination

Please bear with me and read the background of the Proverbs I found on the internet.

Why was Proverbs written?

Proverbs 1:1-7 introduces the entire book and provides some clear statements about the purpose of the book's many proverbs: "to teach wisdom and self-control, to learn what is right and honest and fair, and to gain knowledge and good sense." Above all, true knowledge (or wisdom) is discovered in respecting and obeying the LORD, who is the source of wisdom (2:6). Proverbs also describes wisdom as a gift from God. All of God's followers have this "gift" and are encouraged to use it. Those who are "wise" understand the importance of treating others with fairness and justice; of being humble, loyal, and hard-working; of respecting parents and others in authority; and of showing concern for the poor and needy. http://www.americanbible.org/brcpages/studyguide-Proverbs

So where otherwise to find an instance of the true wisdom in regard to our journey in life?

Pro 16:1-4 GW
(1) The plans of the heart belong to humans, but an answer on the tongue comes from the LORD.
(2) A person thinks all his ways are pure, but the LORD weighs motives.
(3) Entrust your efforts to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
(4) The LORD has made everything for his own purpose, even wicked people for the day of trouble.

Pro 16:9 GW
(9) A person may plan his own journey, but the LORD directs his steps.

So indeed, life is a journey!

Is it a journey with no destination? (No, it has a destination; a non-believer is already condemned!)

Joh 3:(18) GW"Those who believe in him won't be condemned. But those who don't believe are already condemned because they don't believe in God's only Son"

Or is it a journey with a destination? (Yes it is, a believer will have eternal life!)

Joh 3:(15) & (18) GW;
(15)"Then everyone who believes in him will have eternal life."
(18) Those who believe in him won't be condemned. But those who don't believe are already condemned because they don't believe in God's only Son"

My Spiritual Power Card is thus as follows; Life is an enlightened journey, destined to eternity

Joh 8:12 Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark."

God Bless!

1 comment:

Cindy-Lee said...

Hi wieger, thanks for the lovely message,its ironic i'v been reading Proverbs for the past two nights ,just small pieces and this morning the message is based on it

Thank you for the daily messages