Day 4

Genesis 8-10; Matthew 4:12-25; Ps. 4; Prov. 1:20-23

Proverbs
God doesn't hide himself from us. That's a constant theme throughout the bible. I love how honest this writer is, he just calls them like he sees them. Like in verse 22 when he calls people "simple." How many love to be called simple?  It's really a powerful point he's making though and let's face it, sometimes we need to be slapped in the face every now and then. He's saying these naive people who think they don't need the wisdom and knowledge God gives are just fools.  They try to find peace and comfort in thier ignorance or innocence but it is temporary. Don't complain about your life and lack of direction and then not listen or seek out the knowledge of God. He is shouting in the streets to give you knowledge.
Verse 23 - "Turn"...When God corrects or points out something in your life, Turn. Don't run or cower in shame. It's not a rebuke, it is a correction. There is no condemnation in Christ. To many times, when God points out correction in our lives we are so ashamed of it that we can run away from Him instead of turning to Him.  That's what he's trying to do...He's seeing you walking away and He's asking us to TURN back to Him. When we do, He will pour out His spirit on you, will give you knowledge and His words will be made plain.

Psalm
David is writing the heart of God in this passage.  Doesn't it just cut to your heart?  How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood?  Why do we waste our time looking in the wrong places for everything? God will set apart those of us that live godly lives. That's who He hears when they call to Him. This is what hit me as I was reading it this morning.  God hears our heart before He hears our words.  That was a convicting thought to me.  It doesn't matter what I say, if I haven't been living a godly life, the bible says God doesn't hear me.  He's listening to my heart before He ever hears the words come off my lips.

Matthew verses 20 & 22 - one word "Immediatly"
How often has Jesus asked you to do something and you put it off until you're ready to do it. Jesus called these men and IMMEDIATLY they dropped everything they were doing and left their jobs, family and homes to follow him.

Genesis 9:19 - "whole earth was populated."
Why does the bible list so many geneologies?  Why is this important? Take this one listed in chapter nine.  The whole earth was populated through this geneology.  That means all of us can trace our family tree to one of these roots.  One of these boys was your greaaaaaaat Grandpa.
What's really interesting as you read these geneologies is to watch the blessing and the cursing that takes place.  In verse 25 Canaan is cursed.  From now on keep an eye on his family line.  It's not going to be pretty.
Blessing and cursing is a real thing.  Keep reading the OT and you'll see what happens.  Be sure to always speak blessing and positive things over your family. Just cause you did bad at school don't tell your kids they're going to be stupid too.

This is exciting guys. Keep telling people about the blog and keep talking.  I also want to encourage you that if you miss a day or two. Pick up on the current day and catch up on missed days later. Don't get discouraged, God's saying something to all of us.  See ya tomorrow.