serving God in the towns and villages of the fens
Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. This proverb seems to focus on two idols that usurp God’s place in our lives. Wealth and self-confidence. Jesus spoke about Mammon (wealth, riches), that you either serve God Read More …
Proverbs 22:13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square!” This proverb makes me laugh! I suppose, long ago, there were lions around in the land of Israel. Even then it was a bit far-fetched to make as an Read More …
Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. We sing that Jesus has a Good Name – a beautiful name. Even though he was put to death as a criminal. The truth of Read More …
Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the LORD. Three words used to describe the Creator and Lord of all: Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent (Omni meaning “all”). The Bible contains descriptions of battles in heaven and on earth Read More …
Proverbs 21:3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. I saw a film recently where a man was coming to believe in Jesus. He was reading the Bible and trying to understand. He asked his son about Read More …
Proverbs 20:28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure. The King James Version has: Mercy and Truth … The Hebrews words could be rendered: Loving-kindness and Trustworthiness. Whatever we choose of these words, we must step back in Read More …
Proverbs 20:18 Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance. We all do it – plot and plan, devise and design. We may be making war on weeds or on a building that needs repair! We may be planning a Read More …
Proverbs 20:4 Sluggards do not plough in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing. Another proverb about laziness! Here is a simple fact – if you don’t get on with things at the right time, then everything else will be out Read More …
Proverbs 19:22 What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. The story of Pinocchio emphasises the trouble caused by lies. Its true – we all need someone who truly loves us – and, most of us want someone Read More …
Proverbs 19:7 The poor are shunned by all their relatives— how much more do their friends avoid them! Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found. Nobody loves you when you are down and out! Or so the song goes! Read More …