Depend On God Alone
(Entry Date : October 11th, 2009)
Scripture
Genesis 11:6 - The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.
Observation
In Gen 11, the people began to come together and compelled to do something to satisfy their emptiness, by building “great structures” – something difficult yet challenging.
But isn’t the progress good for mankind? Why God didn’t want them to let men accomplish the things they wanted to do ….. That is why God decided to confuse their languages and segregate all the people so that they do not glory in themselves ever again.
Application
It may seem good for mankind to achieve something ambitious and nobody else has done before, and in the process … became self glorifying. Is this what God wants? Are there better things that God wants us to achieve than our personal desires?
God wants me to ground my foundations on Him alone as well as my substance.
What we desire may not be what God’s will for me! Seek God earnestly for His will in my life.
Prayer
Dear God, may my life be holy and acceptable to You. Mold me and make me so that I have nothing to prove, nothing to lose and nothing to hide. Amen
Fear God And Keep His Commandments
Scripture
Ecclesiastes 12:13 - Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Observation
How true it is of today that many authors have written “great books” that motivate and tried to interpret what God’s Word “actually” meant. Why can’t Christians take God’s Word as it is in the Bible – literally from the Bible directly? Why we believers always try to put our limited mindset and thinking to try to interpret God’s thoughts? Are we really able to fathom God’s ways and know what He actually thinks?
God is calling His people to remember His goodness and keep following Him. God’s Word is simple and straight forward and His instruction to us is simple – Fear God and keep His commandments!
Application
God’s Word is a lamp upon my feet and the light to my path – to guide me and show me the correct direction. It is also where I can find refuge, comfort and guidance to my questions. In God’s Word, I will always find the answers to the questions in my heart. Many times, I may not understand His ways, but I can trust Him that His ways are always the best for me.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for reminding me again that Your Word is always there to show me Your ways and Your will for me. I will place my trust and confidence in You and Your Word. Amen.