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Proverbs 13:22 Amplified Bible 22 a good man leaves an inheritance [of moral
stability and goodness] to his children’s children, and the wealth of the
sinner [finds its way eventually] into the hands of the righteous, for whom it
was laid up.
That
inheritance is one of prayer, of a godly life (living for God and not for
self), leaving a “good name”, an example that one sees as a witness for God and
His glory, and the many cherished memories spent with the one willing to leave
an inheritance to the next generation!
This
inheritance is “not always” that of houses, land or something costly thing that
others might conceive as an inheritance, but the wise man knows what to leave
for others.
Heard a
teaching earlier this morning and I kept thinking of this scripture verse.
Although it was not mentioned in the teaching, yet I kept hearing it grow
louder in my thinking.
Proverbs 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with
all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of
life. Proverbs. 18:2 Amplified Bible….. A [self-confident] fool has no
delight in understanding but only in
revealing his personal opinions & himself.
No opinions please: God’s thoughts only.
Proverbs 9: 6 Leave off, simple
ones [forsake the foolish & simpleminded] & live! & walk in the way
of insight & understanding.
Many
today just have the desire to give their opinion of themselves, they desire to
leave opinions wherever they go, roam or live! Yet, in Hebrews, chapter 4 and
starting in verse 12-16, we are reminded of this: Hebrews
4: 12-16 Amp. Bible 12 For the Word
that God speaks is alive / full of power [making it active, operative,
energizing /effective]it is sharper than
any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life
(soul) & the [immortal] spirit,
& of joints & marrow [of the
deepest parts of our nature], exposing, sifting & analyzing & judging
the very thoughts & purposes of the heart 13 & not a creature exists
that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open & exposed,
naked & defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do. (HEART)
14 Inasmuch then as we have a great High
Priest Who has [already] ascended
& passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let
us hold fast our confession [of faith in Him]. 15 For we do not have a High Priest Who is unable to understand
& sympathize & have shared feeling with our weaknesses & infirmities & liability to the assaults
of temptation, but One Who has been
tempted in every respect as we are, yet without sinning. Let us then fearlessly & confidently &
boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to
us sinners), that we may receive mercy
[for our failures] & find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help / well-timed help, coming just
when we need it].
God is to be our source by speaking
God’s language, and cooperating with Him, ……” In leaving an inheritance, we must be living a
life that will leave a good one to the next generation. If we allow ourselves
to be “immersed” in the Holy Spirit then we find Proverbs 14:33-34 reflected
through our lives.
It states this: Proverbs
14:33-34 Amp. Bible 33 Wisdom rests
[silently] in the mind and heart of him who has understanding, but that which
is in the inward part of [self-confident] fools is made known. 34 Uprightness
& right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area
& relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Living the godly life is living
in the way God desires us to live as holy unto Him! We are to discern the difference
of the world from that which is truth in God. Speaking multitudes of languages
does nothing for the heart of the man or woman who is far from God!
Having
millions of dollars will do nothing for your soul if it is by doing one’s own
thing is living for the world and to make a name in the world.
If we truly are the followers of
Jesus then we are to be found in truth with reverence to HIM our Creator who
planned for us from the foundation of the world…...Looking toward the future
and living eternally with Him, we are to be for His glory and to His praise not
only where we live in the country but also in the city!
Being immersed in God, others should
see the witness of God in you and in me. If they do not, then why do they not
see it?
No it is
not about leaving those houses, much land or millions of dollars behind, but what
kind of life did you leave that would carry your child, grown children or grand-children
forward in God. In my lifetime I have
seen a young man receive the language of Spanish overnight to go on missions
trips to Mexico and finally start a place of ministry of ever level in God. I
have seen another get millions overnight and be broke in nine years without
hope because they did not have God in their lives.
So, for me and looking on in 2018
I truly desire to leave an inheritance that will still speak even when I am
gone from this earth: not of fairy dust, tattoos , riding on angels wings, but
truly one who walks with God daily. I desire for our grand-daughter to know the
goodness of God and not take it lightly that any language, any person or any
organization can make them famous and make them famous even over night. For our
true delight should be in the Lord and to know Him intimately.
May we see the New Year as the
opportunity to leaving a future inheritance to our children. May we see it as one that will
speak of God, will speak life, will reveal His goodness for them and those who
will cross their paths.
Father, today lead us by Your
Holy Spirit! In Jesus Name we pray and believe that You will go before us and
make the rough places smooth; You will shatter the doors of bronze and cut
through their iron bars. You will give us the treasures of darkness and hidden
wealth of secret places, in order that we may know that it is You, the Lord,
the God of Israel, who calls us by name. (Isaiah 45:2-3)
Father God, I ask You to lead us
when we are blinded by ways we have not known, along unfamiliar paths please
guide us; Lord, turn the darkness into light before us and make the rough
places smooth. I pray these are the things You will do for us who pray and believe
YOU. You will not forsake us. ( Isaiah 42:16)
Help us where we might be failing
in the godly life. Show us by revelation of Your word where we need Your
strength and guides us in the way that is everlasting.
If it had not been for You,………….Oh,
Lord search our hearts and strengthen us to live more like You, revealing You
to others and pray like Jesus did. We know when You are involved in our lives,
we flourish. We become what YOU purposed for us and we run the race without
anything to hinder. Today we set our sights on You and believe we receive that of
what we have asked knowing You are for us and not against. Thank You for
hearing our plea. Amen!
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