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Hold on to this. It is your life!

I always remember that famous quote: “When the student is ready, the teacher will show up.” That is certainly true of Almighty God. He is always ready to teach us by His Spirit. He is ready to guide us on straight paths. Proverbs 4: 11-13 says: “I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life.” He is ready to teach and guide us. However, it is our responsibility to take the steps. It is our responsibility to run our race. Just as long as we hold on to His instructions, He will guide us through any and all challenges life throws our way, and believe me, there will always be challenges along the way. But this one thing is true: God’s promises are bigger than your adversity. Remember: Hold on to His instruction. Guard it, for it is our life!

Proverbs 4: 11-13 says: “I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life.”

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Here is the reward of humility!

In today’s world, many acquire riches by taking advantage of and even hurting others. Many companies and business people do not care how their process of making money affect other people, just as long as they are making a profit. When we strive to make money without caring what happens to others, or when we use illegal means to make money, it will invariably bring along with it stress, worry, fear, and retribution. From time to time, we see famous people  arrested because they used illegal means to create wealth. Another thing we hear is that some had mental or emotional breakdowns because they could not bear the continual pressure and stress of keeping wealth that was ill-gained. However when God gives us bountiful provision, He also gives us the privilege of being able to enjoy it without undue stress and worry. We can go to sleep peacefully and confidently because we live our lives with godly integrity. He gives His beloved sleep (Psalms 127:2)! Along with the abundant resources He blesses us with, He also gives us honor and life. That my friend, is the reward of humility!

Proverbs 22:4 “The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one’s importance] and the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord Is riches, honor, and life.“