Search
Entdecken Sie neue Leute, neue Verbindungen zu schaffen und neue Freundschaften
-
- PROVERB OF THE DAY
(Proverbs 26)
1. As snow in summer and rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.
2. Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow,
So a curse without cause shall not alight.
3. A whip for the horse,
A bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the fool’s back.
4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.
5. Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8. Like one who binds a stone in a sling
Is he who gives honor to a fool.
9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10. The great God who formed everything
Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his
wages.
11. As a dog returns to his own vomit,
So a fool repeats his folly.
12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
13. The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road!
A fierce lion is in the streets!”
14. As a door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy man on his bed.
15. The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl;
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
16. The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
17. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
19. Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, “I was only joking!”
20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
23. Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
24. He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;
25. When he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;
26. Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
27. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
28. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works ruinPROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 26) 1. As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2. Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3. A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. 4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. 5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. 6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. 7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 8. Like one who binds a stone in a sling Is he who gives honor to a fool. 9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 10. The great God who formed everything Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages. 11. As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly. 12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 13. The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!” 14. As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed. 15. The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. 16. The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly. 17. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears. 18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, 19. Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, “I was only joking!” 20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. 21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. 23. Fervent lips with a wicked heart Are like earthenware covered with silver dross. 24. He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; 25. When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart; 26. Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. 27. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. 28. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin
0 Kommentare 1 Anteile 335 Ansichten 3
- Dear Father,
I love the teaching style of Jesus, particularly because He used parables to make illustrations, and from these parables, so much can be deduced. Today, I pondered the Parable of the Talents, which says: “The kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his servants and entrusted his goods unto them. He gave one five talents, another two, and another one. The one with five talents traded and gained five more talents, and he that had received two also gained two more. The last one did nothing with what he was given…”
However, between the periods of receiving the talents and the reward lies a season of struggle. Such great conversions are not instantaneous; if they were, they would all have brought back returns. And perhaps the five talents measured as returns for the five given were not a literal representation of how his harvest was without losses. Perhaps, in the process of conversion, he gained some harvests and some lessons. And perhaps both the lessons and the fruits are counted as gains in this kingdom.
In seamlessly telling the story, He had no intention of bypassing the struggle; He left us to discern the various ways in which it applies: that both the fruits and the lessons are counted as gains in this kingdom, so long as we proceed-- not to bury what has been entrusted to us, but to put it to use.
I’d like to write You about the struggles and the lessons I’ve encountered, and how all people see are the fruits. But do I need to? When most of all, You see how in the midst of all these, I’ve grown.
Translations;
Slide 1: English
Slide 2: French
Slide 3: Bengali
Slide 4: Hindi
Slide 5: Urdu
#LettertoGod
#stewardship
#purpose
#gifts
#talentsDear Father, I love the teaching style of Jesus, particularly because He used parables to make illustrations, and from these parables, so much can be deduced. Today, I pondered the Parable of the Talents, which says: “The kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his servants and entrusted his goods unto them. He gave one five talents, another two, and another one. The one with five talents traded and gained five more talents, and he that had received two also gained two more. The last one did nothing with what he was given…” However, between the periods of receiving the talents and the reward lies a season of struggle. Such great conversions are not instantaneous; if they were, they would all have brought back returns. And perhaps the five talents measured as returns for the five given were not a literal representation of how his harvest was without losses. Perhaps, in the process of conversion, he gained some harvests and some lessons. And perhaps both the lessons and the fruits are counted as gains in this kingdom. In seamlessly telling the story, He had no intention of bypassing the struggle; He left us to discern the various ways in which it applies: that both the fruits and the lessons are counted as gains in this kingdom, so long as we proceed-- not to bury what has been entrusted to us, but to put it to use. I’d like to write You about the struggles and the lessons I’ve encountered, and how all people see are the fruits. But do I need to? When most of all, You see how in the midst of all these, I’ve grown. Translations; Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindi Slide 5: Urdu #LettertoGod #stewardship #purpose #gifts #talents0 Kommentare 0 Anteile 14 Ansichten1 - We are celebrating 'Onam' festival, today
HAPPY 'ONAM' TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS, ALL OVER THE WORLD .
Onam is the official state festival of Kerala, India, celebrating the annual harvest and the mythical homecoming of the generous king Mahabali. Onam is celebrated by all communities in Kerala regardless of their background, standing as a symbol of unity, joy, and shared cultural heritage .We are celebrating 'Onam' festival, today 🌹❤️🌹 HAPPY 'ONAM' TO ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS, ALL OVER THE WORLD 🌹❤️🌹. Onam is the official state festival of Kerala, India, celebrating the annual harvest and the mythical homecoming of the generous king Mahabali. Onam is celebrated by all communities in Kerala regardless of their background, standing as a symbol of unity, joy, and shared cultural heritage 🌹❤️🌹.
0 Kommentare 0 Anteile 62 Ansichten - PROVERB OF THE DAY
(Proverbs 26)
1. As snow in summer and rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.
2. Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow,
So a curse without cause shall not alight.
3. A whip for the horse,
A bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the fool’s back.
4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.
5. Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.
6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
8. Like one who binds a stone in a sling
Is he who gives honor to a fool.
9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
10. The great God who formed everything
Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his
wages.
11. As a dog returns to his own vomit,
So a fool repeats his folly.
12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
13. The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road!
A fierce lion is in the streets!”
14. As a door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy man on his bed.
15. The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl;
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
16. The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer sensibly.
17. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,
19. Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, “I was only joking!”
20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.
23. Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
24. He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;
25. When he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;
26. Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
27. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.
28. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works ruin
PROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 26) 1. As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2. Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3. A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. 4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. 5. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. 6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. 7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 8. Like one who binds a stone in a sling Is he who gives honor to a fool. 9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 10. The great God who formed everything Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages. 11. As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly. 12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. 13. The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets!” 14. As a door turns on its hinges, So does the lazy man on his bed. 15. The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl; It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. 16. The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly. 17. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears. 18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, 19. Is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, “I was only joking!” 20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. 21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. 22. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. 23. Fervent lips with a wicked heart Are like earthenware covered with silver dross. 24. He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself; 25. When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart; 26. Though his hatred is covered by deceit, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly. 27. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. 28. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, And a flattering mouth works ruin
0 Kommentare 0 Anteile 289 Ansichten9 - 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡
“𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦;
𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦.”
We live in a world obsessed with leaving a legacy—businesses, books, organizations, and achievements. Yet the greatest legacy is not what bears our name, but truth faithfully passed to another generation. The question is not whether we know the truth—but whether we are entrusting it to others who will carry it forward. True legacy is investing in others’ faith, not just our own accomplishments.
Paul writes in 🕮 𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟐:𝟐: “𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰.” Paul is giving a charge to Timothy to entrust the truth to faithful men, and they would teach others. Biblical ministry is not a dead end—it is a chain of faithful hands passing the truth onward, multiplying the Gospel through generations.
A torch is not lit to be hidden in a drawer. Its purpose is to be carried forward, lighting the way for others. So it is with the truth of God's Word. We are not spiritual warehouses, storing truth on our shelves while others remain in darkness. What God has entrusted to us was never meant to stop with us.
Scripture teaches discipleship through multiplication: “𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰” (𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟐:𝟐). “𝘎𝘰 𝘺𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴” (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟖:𝟏𝟗). “𝘏𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴… 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴” (𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟒:𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟐). Disciples are not made by addition alone, but by multiplication—passing the Word through faithful hands to reach the ends of the world.
But investing in others requires patience. People do not mature overnight. A gardener does not plant a seed and expect fruit by sunset. Do not abandon the seed because the harvest is not visible yet. Teaching, correcting, encouraging, praying, and walking alongside believers may seem slow, but faithful investment shapes lives for eternity. We are called not just to gather listeners but to develop faithful followers of Christ.
Before calling us to entrust truth, Christ entrusted it to us. He “𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳” (𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟏𝟎:𝟒𝟓). Now, as stewards, we do not keep truth to ourselves but pass it on. This truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟓:𝟑–𝟒). Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and Timothy to others—the Gospel came to us through faithful witnesses, and it must not stop with us.
The call to invest in others is a divine mission impacting generations. Are you ready to pass on faith’s legacy? Do not be a spiritual warehouse storing truth that never leaves your shelves. You need Christ not just for knowledge, but to acknowledge that you are called to be a faithful steward of what He entrusts. Receive the truth. Live it. Entrust it. Multiply the faith. One faithful life can influence many more.
𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫: Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting us with the truth of Your Word. Forgive us for hoarding what You have called us to share. Teach us to invest faithfully in others, to multiply faithful believers, and to carry the Gospel forward until Christ returns. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Remember, a dose of God’s Word a day will keep you going all day!
𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝...
_____________________________________________________
All scripture references were taken from the KJV Bible.
Thank you for allowing this ministry to be a part of your day…
If my posts speak to your heart, you may be blessed by the full devotional series created for deeper reflection and journaling:
FREE FlipBook Previews:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ae17998766.html
Also available now on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback)
Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
https://www.amazon.com/author/dennislastimoso
Also, just in case you need a reliable, dedicated online Bible Study Tool, I created one for you.
Try it here for FREE, anytime at your hand: https://www.baptistry.app
Your support helps us continue this ministry, edifying the believers around the world.
May God bless you more abundantly…𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 ✍️ “𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦; 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦.” We live in a world obsessed with leaving a legacy—businesses, books, organizations, and achievements. Yet the greatest legacy is not what bears our name, but truth faithfully passed to another generation. The question is not whether we know the truth—but whether we are entrusting it to others who will carry it forward. True legacy is investing in others’ faith, not just our own accomplishments. Paul writes in 🕮 𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟐:𝟐: “𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰.” Paul is giving a charge to Timothy to entrust the truth to faithful men, and they would teach others. Biblical ministry is not a dead end—it is a chain of faithful hands passing the truth onward, multiplying the Gospel through generations. A torch is not lit to be hidden in a drawer. Its purpose is to be carried forward, lighting the way for others. So it is with the truth of God's Word. We are not spiritual warehouses, storing truth on our shelves while others remain in darkness. What God has entrusted to us was never meant to stop with us. Scripture teaches discipleship through multiplication: “𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰” (𝟐 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝟐:𝟐). “𝘎𝘰 𝘺𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴” (𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟖:𝟏𝟗). “𝘏𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴… 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴” (𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟒:𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟐). Disciples are not made by addition alone, but by multiplication—passing the Word through faithful hands to reach the ends of the world. But investing in others requires patience. People do not mature overnight. A gardener does not plant a seed and expect fruit by sunset. Do not abandon the seed because the harvest is not visible yet. Teaching, correcting, encouraging, praying, and walking alongside believers may seem slow, but faithful investment shapes lives for eternity. We are called not just to gather listeners but to develop faithful followers of Christ. Before calling us to entrust truth, Christ entrusted it to us. He “𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳” (𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝟏𝟎:𝟒𝟓). Now, as stewards, we do not keep truth to ourselves but pass it on. This truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (𝟏 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝟓:𝟑–𝟒). Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and Timothy to others—the Gospel came to us through faithful witnesses, and it must not stop with us. The call to invest in others is a divine mission impacting generations. Are you ready to pass on faith’s legacy? Do not be a spiritual warehouse storing truth that never leaves your shelves. You need Christ not just for knowledge, but to acknowledge that you are called to be a faithful steward of what He entrusts. Receive the truth. Live it. Entrust it. Multiply the faith. One faithful life can influence many more. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫: Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting us with the truth of Your Word. Forgive us for hoarding what You have called us to share. Teach us to invest faithfully in others, to multiply faithful believers, and to carry the Gospel forward until Christ returns. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Remember, a dose of God’s Word a day will keep you going all day! 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝... _____________________________________________________ All scripture references were taken from the KJV Bible. Thank you for allowing this ministry to be a part of your day… If my posts speak to your heart, you may be blessed by the full devotional series created for deeper reflection and journaling: 👉 FREE FlipBook Previews: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ae17998766.html 📚 Also available now on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback) ✨ Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! https://www.amazon.com/author/dennislastimoso Also, just in case you need a reliable, dedicated online Bible Study Tool, I created one for you. 👉 Try it here for FREE, anytime at your hand: https://www.baptistry.app Your support helps us continue this ministry, edifying the believers around the world. May God bless you more abundantly…
0 Kommentare 1 Anteile 204 Ansichten - PROVERB OF THE DAY
(Proverbs 25)
1. These also are
proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith
for jewelry.
5. Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;
7. For it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
8. Do not go hastily to court;
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9. Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10. Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And your reputation be ruined.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.
12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
13. Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whoever falsely boasts of giving
Is like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
16. Have you found honey?
Eat only as much as you need,
Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
17. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house,
Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
20. Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
And like vinegar on soda,
Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
And the LORD will reward you.
23. The north wind brings forth rain,
And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24. It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
25. As cold water to a weary soul,
So is good news from a far country.
26. A righteous man
who falters before the wicked
Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
27. It is not good to eat much honey;
So to seek one’s own glory is not glory.
28. Whoever has no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city broken down, without walls.PROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 25) 1. These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: 2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4. Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. 5. Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. 6. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great; 7. For it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. 8. Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? 9. Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; 10. Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined. 11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. 12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. 13. Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. 14. Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain. 15. By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. 16. Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit. 17. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you. 18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. 19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. 20. Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. 21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you. 23. The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. 24. It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 25. As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country. 26. A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well. 27. It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory. 28. Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
0 Kommentare 0 Anteile 427 Ansichten 3 - Dear Father,
I love the teaching style of Jesus, particularly because He used parables to make illustrations, and from these parables, so much can be deduced. Today, I pondered the Parable of the Talents, which says: “The kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his servants and entrusted his goods unto them. He gave one five talents, another two, and another one. The one with five talents traded and gained five more talents, and he that had received two also gained two more. The last one did nothing with what he was given…”
However, between the periods of receiving the talents and the reward lies a season of struggle. Such great conversions are not instantaneous; if they were, they would all have brought back returns. And perhaps the five talents measured as returns for the five given were not a literal representation of how his harvest was without losses. Perhaps, in the process of conversion, he gained some harvests and some lessons. And perhaps both the lessons and the fruits are counted as gains in this kingdom.
In seamlessly telling the story, He had no intention of bypassing the struggle; He left us to discern the various ways in which it applies: that both the fruits and the lessons are counted as gains in this kingdom, so long as we proceed-- not to bury what has been entrusted to us, but to put it to use.
I’d like to write You about the struggles and the lessons I’ve encountered, and how all people see are the fruits. But do I need to? When most of all, You see how in the midst of all these, I’ve grown.
Translations;
Slide 1: English
Slide 2: French
Slide 3: Bengali
Slide 4: Hindi
Slide 5: Urdu
#LettertoGod
#stewardship
#purpose
#gifts
#talentsDear Father, I love the teaching style of Jesus, particularly because He used parables to make illustrations, and from these parables, so much can be deduced. Today, I pondered the Parable of the Talents, which says: “The kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his servants and entrusted his goods unto them. He gave one five talents, another two, and another one. The one with five talents traded and gained five more talents, and he that had received two also gained two more. The last one did nothing with what he was given…” However, between the periods of receiving the talents and the reward lies a season of struggle. Such great conversions are not instantaneous; if they were, they would all have brought back returns. And perhaps the five talents measured as returns for the five given were not a literal representation of how his harvest was without losses. Perhaps, in the process of conversion, he gained some harvests and some lessons. And perhaps both the lessons and the fruits are counted as gains in this kingdom. In seamlessly telling the story, He had no intention of bypassing the struggle; He left us to discern the various ways in which it applies: that both the fruits and the lessons are counted as gains in this kingdom, so long as we proceed-- not to bury what has been entrusted to us, but to put it to use. I’d like to write You about the struggles and the lessons I’ve encountered, and how all people see are the fruits. But do I need to? When most of all, You see how in the midst of all these, I’ve grown. Translations; Slide 1: English Slide 2: French Slide 3: Bengali Slide 4: Hindi Slide 5: Urdu #LettertoGod #stewardship #purpose #gifts #talents0 Kommentare 1 Anteile 292 Ansichten 4
- PROVERB OF THE DAY
(Proverbs 25)
1. These also are
proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith
for jewelry.
5. Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;
7. For it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
8. Do not go hastily to court;
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9. Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10. Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And your reputation be ruined.
11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.
12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
13. Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. Whoever falsely boasts of giving
Is like clouds and wind without rain.
15. By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
16. Have you found honey?
Eat only as much as you need,
Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
17. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house,
Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
20. Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
And like vinegar on soda,
Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head,
And the LORD will reward you.
23. The north wind brings forth rain,
And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
24. It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
25. As cold water to a weary soul,
So is good news from a far country.
26. A righteous man
who falters before the wicked
Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
27. It is not good to eat much honey;
So to seek one’s own glory is not glory.
28. Whoever has no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city broken down, without walls.
PROVERB OF THE DAY (Proverbs 25) 1. These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: 2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3. As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4. Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. 5. Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. 6. Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great; 7. For it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. 8. Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? 9. Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; 10. Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined. 11. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. 12. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. 13. Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. 14. Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain. 15. By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. 16. Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit. 17. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you. 18. A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. 19. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. 20. Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. 21. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 22. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you. 23. The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. 24. It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 25. As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country. 26. A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well. 27. It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory. 28. Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
0 Kommentare 0 Anteile 352 Ansichten 4 - Don’t Give Up on God (Galatians 6:9)
There are moments when you feel tired.
Tired of praying.
Tired of waiting.
Tired of trying.
Tired of fighting the same battles.
Tired of seeing other people move forward while you seem to be standing still.
And sometimes the easiest thought is:
“Maybe I should just give up.”
But God's Word reminds us:
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Read that again:
If we do not give up.
Following Jesus doesn't mean you will never become tired.
Faith doesn't mean you will never experience disappointment.
Being a Christian doesn't mean every prayer will be answered immediately.
There will be seasons when you have to keep walking even when you cannot see the destination.
Think about a farmer.
A farmer plants a seed, but doesn't see the harvest immediately.
There is a season of waiting.
A season of watering.
A season of working.
A season when nothing seems to be happening above the ground.
But beneath the surface, something is happening.
Your spiritual life can be like that.
You may pray and feel like nothing is changing.
You may read God's Word and wonder whether your situation will ever improve.
You may serve others without seeing the impact.
You may share your faith and wonder whether anyone is listening.
Don't assume that nothing is happening simply because you cannot see the results yet.
God can be working in ways you don't understand.
Your responsibility is to remain faithful.
Keep praying.
Keep trusting.
Keep serving.
Keep learning.
Keep loving.
Keep obeying.
Keep sharing Jesus.
And when you fall, get back up.
Peter failed Jesus.
David made serious mistakes.
Elijah became discouraged.
Moses became frustrated.
Many people in Scripture experienced moments of weakness.
But their weakness wasn't the end of their story.
God's grace met them there.
Maybe today you feel like you've failed God too many times.
Remember:
Failure is not an invitation to run away from God.
It is an invitation to return to Him.
Confess.
Repent.
Receive His grace.
Get back up.
Keep walking.
Sometimes perseverance doesn't look dramatic.
Sometimes it simply means getting out of bed and praying again.
Opening your Bible again.
Going to church again.
Trying again.
Forgiving again.
Serving again.
Believing again.
Taking one more step.
And another.
And another.
You don't have to finish the entire journey today.
Just take the next faithful step.
There may be people around you who are also struggling silently.
Your perseverance can encourage them.
When they see you continue trusting God through difficult seasons, they may discover that faith isn't about having a perfect life.
It's about having a faithful God.
And ultimately, our hope isn't based on our ability to remain strong.
Our hope is based on Jesus.
He endured rejection.
He endured suffering.
He endured the cross.
And He rose again.
Because Christ overcame, we have reason to keep going.
So if you're tired today, rest—but don't quit.
If you need help, ask for it.
If you need prayer, pray.
If you need encouragement, reach out to another believer.
But don't walk away from God because the road is difficult.
The harvest may not be visible yet.
Keep sowing.
Keep trusting.
Keep believing.
At the right time, God will bring about what He has planned.
Don't give up in the season when you cannot yet see the harvest. God is still working.
What is one area of your life where you need to keep trusting God instead of giving up?
#DontGiveUp #Galatians69 #Perseverance #KeepTheFaith #TrustGod #FaithOverFear #ChristianYouth #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKADon’t Give Up on God (Galatians 6:9) There are moments when you feel tired. Tired of praying. Tired of waiting. Tired of trying. Tired of fighting the same battles. Tired of seeing other people move forward while you seem to be standing still. And sometimes the easiest thought is: “Maybe I should just give up.” But God's Word reminds us: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Read that again: If we do not give up. Following Jesus doesn't mean you will never become tired. Faith doesn't mean you will never experience disappointment. Being a Christian doesn't mean every prayer will be answered immediately. There will be seasons when you have to keep walking even when you cannot see the destination. Think about a farmer. A farmer plants a seed, but doesn't see the harvest immediately. There is a season of waiting. A season of watering. A season of working. A season when nothing seems to be happening above the ground. But beneath the surface, something is happening. Your spiritual life can be like that. You may pray and feel like nothing is changing. You may read God's Word and wonder whether your situation will ever improve. You may serve others without seeing the impact. You may share your faith and wonder whether anyone is listening. Don't assume that nothing is happening simply because you cannot see the results yet. God can be working in ways you don't understand. Your responsibility is to remain faithful. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep serving. Keep learning. Keep loving. Keep obeying. Keep sharing Jesus. And when you fall, get back up. Peter failed Jesus. David made serious mistakes. Elijah became discouraged. Moses became frustrated. Many people in Scripture experienced moments of weakness. But their weakness wasn't the end of their story. God's grace met them there. Maybe today you feel like you've failed God too many times. Remember: Failure is not an invitation to run away from God. It is an invitation to return to Him. Confess. Repent. Receive His grace. Get back up. Keep walking. Sometimes perseverance doesn't look dramatic. Sometimes it simply means getting out of bed and praying again. Opening your Bible again. Going to church again. Trying again. Forgiving again. Serving again. Believing again. Taking one more step. And another. And another. You don't have to finish the entire journey today. Just take the next faithful step. There may be people around you who are also struggling silently. Your perseverance can encourage them. When they see you continue trusting God through difficult seasons, they may discover that faith isn't about having a perfect life. It's about having a faithful God. And ultimately, our hope isn't based on our ability to remain strong. Our hope is based on Jesus. He endured rejection. He endured suffering. He endured the cross. And He rose again. Because Christ overcame, we have reason to keep going. So if you're tired today, rest—but don't quit. If you need help, ask for it. If you need prayer, pray. If you need encouragement, reach out to another believer. But don't walk away from God because the road is difficult. The harvest may not be visible yet. Keep sowing. Keep trusting. Keep believing. At the right time, God will bring about what He has planned. Don't give up in the season when you cannot yet see the harvest. God is still working. What is one area of your life where you need to keep trusting God instead of giving up? #DontGiveUp #Galatians69 #Perseverance #KeepTheFaith #TrustGod #FaithOverFear #ChristianYouth #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA
0 Kommentare 0 Anteile 31 Ansichten1
Suchergebnis
English
Arabic
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Turkish
Dutch
Italiano
Russian
Romaian
Portuguese (Brazil)
Greek
हिन्दी