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“Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him who has endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, that you don’t grow weary, fainting in your souls.” ‭‭(Hebrews‬ ‭12:1-3‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

The visual imagery that the author used from the previous chapters until it culminated in this chapter, is so brilliant.
The author explained how the issue of sin has been settled by Jesus at the cross once and for all.
That is the “weight” that we need to lay aside—the burden of sin in our conscience.

Then the author continued in the previous chapter to introduce the Jews to the various inspiring heroes of faith who are cheering them on from the sidelines.
Now in this chapter, the author invites them to look steadily at Jesus standing at the finish line, to prepare to run their own epic race for Jesus’ glory.
What an amazing depiction that we’re not alone in this fight of faith—that we’re running straight into Jesus’ strong loving arms.

The key to emerge a winner in your own race is to keep looking to Jesus.
We can learn from the Biblical heroes of faith, but our focus must be on Jesus who is the author (the beginning) and the perfecter (the end) of faith.
Faith originated from Him, is received from Him and is made fully mature (purged from unbelief) in Him.

Jesus also ran His own race on earth. We can learn from His example—not from other Biblical heroes.
To complete His difficult race, Jesus focused on “the joy set before Him” which was the salvation of mankind and giving God a family to love in His presence forever—that was Jesus’ reward.
Being given the name that is above all names is not His greatest joy—even that He used for our benefit. His heart is always to bless and love us.

Focusing on His reward helped Jesus to endure the suffering and humiliation of the cross and to complete His race.
If Jesus focused on His reward, we absolutely need the encouragement of our future eternal rewards in order to complete our individual races without growing weary or fainting in our souls.

We serve a good God who is a generous Rewarder, and He wants our eyes to be on the reward, not on the passing pleasures of sin in this world.
Let us not be self-righteous and hypocritical acting as though rewards are not important and that we only serve Jesus to receive nothing else except for Him.

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My Takeaways from Proverbs 20

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(Day 13 of #ProverbsHesedWisdomChallenge to read a chapter from the Book of Proverbs each day which corresponds to the date as suggested by Pastor Joseph Prince in 7 Jan 2018’s Vision Sunday sermon -
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We are not supposed to be confrontational. It is not cool or brave to do that - it’s just stupid.
God wants us to be wise: to seek to establish peace and love instead of encouraging strife.

“It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight], But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].” ‭‭(PROVERBS‬ ‭20:3‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

The problem here is procrastination. When we think “there’s still a lot of time”, that’s when we fall into this trap.
That’s how we waste time (years even) and waste opportunities.
Many people of the world procrastinate about where they are going to spend their eternity -
They go about life acting as though God doesn’t exist, and then when they least expect it, their life ends.
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke said it very well: The border to eternity does not lie ahead of us.
It runs parallel to our lives, and may be crossed over at any moment.
People must know that receiving God’s gift of salvation is urgent and of top priority!

“The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives; So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].” (PROVERBS‬ ‭20:4‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

I want to be a father like that to my daughter.
I did not have the blessing of having parents who are believers when I was growing up, and as a result suffered many unnecessary trials and troubles because I had no proper role model to follow.

“The righteous man who walks in integrity and lives life in accord with his [godly] beliefs-- How blessed [happy and spiritually secure] are his children after him [who have his example to follow].” ‭‭(PROVERBS‬ ‭20:7‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

Sin may seem harmless and even enjoyable at first but it always has a consequence.
Sin produces death in your life. The devil wants us to allow our sinful habits to gradually grow, until it utterly destroys us.

“Food gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel [just as sin may be sweet at first, but later its consequences bring despair].” (PROVERBS‬ ‭20:17‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

Honoring your father and mother comes with God’s promise that you will have a long life.
However the opposite is also true: A person who is evil to his or her parents will have a shortened lifespan.

“Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp [of life] will be extinguished in time of darkness.” (PROVERBS‬ ‭20:20‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

Don’t seek revenge - that’s being self-righteous, as if there is no God who will give you justice.
Put your hope in God because He is a just God and will restore you for your losses.

“Do not say, “I will repay evil”; Wait [expectantly] for the LORD, and He will rescue and save you.” (PROVERBS‬ ‭20:22‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

We don’t have to worry about our life, how we’re going to provide for our family, or how our future is going to be like.
God has it prepared and ready for us already.
Our job is just to rest in Him by trusting that He has it all under control.

“Man’s steps are ordered and ordained by the LORD. How then can a man [fully] understand his way?” (PROVERBS‬ ‭20:24‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

Don’t swear or make any vows because none of us know the future and cannot guarantee the ability to keep them.
It is arrogant to presume to know the future.

“It is a trap for a man to [ speak a vow of consecration and] say rashly, “It is holy!” And [not until] afterward consider [whether he can fulfill it].” (PROVERBS‬ ‭20:25‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

“Mercy and “Lovingkindness” here in Hebrew is the word “hesed” which means grace.
God maintains Himself and His throne by ruling with grace.
It doesn’t say anything about God ruling by the Ten Commandments - the Law is not God’s preferred way of doing things - He loves to show grace.

“Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne.” (Proverbs‬ ‭20:28‬ ‭NKJV‬)

What are your takeaways from Proverbs 20? Do share them with me as well! 🙂

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Takeaways from Proverbs 11
(Day 4 of #ProverbsHesedWisdomChallenge to read a chapter from the Book of Proverbs each day which corresponds to the date as suggested by Pastor Joseph Prince in 7 Jan 2018’s Vision Sunday sermon -
http://www.miltongoh.net/miltons-blog/the-year-of-hesed-wisdom-vision-sunday-new-creation-church-theme-of-the-year-2018 ):

Only humble people can receive God’s Hesed wisdom.
Proud people will be put to shame when they realize that they don’t have true wisdom.

“When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

There is no point having material riches without having the greatest blessing of all: the gift of salvation.
If you don’t have Jesus, you have nothing. If you have Jesus, you will get everything.

“Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage.”
‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:4, 28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

Are you troubled over what wicked people are doing to you or saying about you?
Remember that God is on your side and He will protect and fight for you - just place your full trust in Him.

Whatever the wicked people have planned to harm you, God will counter that and it will ruin them instead. God is your Shield who covers you - you are not defenseless or alone!

“The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

The righteous is delivered from trouble, And it comes to the wicked instead.

Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.”
‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:5, 8, 21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

By what knowledge does the righteous get delivered?
It is by the knowledge of Jesus and who they are in Him.
Once you know that you are the righteousness of God in Christ, that Jesus has paid for all your sins and you have complete forgiveness with God, you can reign in life with the abundance of grace given to you!

“The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

If you are a believer, pray for your city and nation!
You are God’s mouthpiece by which He can set up His kingdom of earth and be given the consent to carry out His will on earth as it is in heaven.
We all have the gift of free will so God can’t force His blessings upon us.
However if we keep asking for it through prayer, God will surely grant it to us.

“By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

Did something or someone trigger negative emotions of anger, jealousy, hatred etc in you?
Choose to understand that God has forgiven you despite the overwhelming sinfulness in your life.
In light of this you can forgive others and hold your peace too.
Those who know they are forgiven much, love much.

“He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.” (Proverbs‬ ‭11:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

After seeking God first, also seek advice from someone or some people you trust who are wise.
For example, my wife is my counselor as well who gives me good advice when I most need it.
Some people are placed in our life by God to help us. Recognize such people and value their advice.
Such people could be your Pastor, cell group leader, spouse, family member, best friend, etc.
It doesn’t mean that whatever they say is correct all the time -
be open to their advice, but always pray about it to God and follow His leading.

“Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

When you forgive others easily, you are actually benefiting your soul: your mind, will and emotions.
However when you bear grudges, always plotting evil and taking revenge, you actually harm your body.
Forgive others for your own sake, and especially because we we are all people who are forgiven of much.
We were once sinners who were God’s enemies, but have since received His glorious grace.

“The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

God promises that when you share about the gospel of grace with others, you have a sure reward!
It is wise to win souls because you heap up eternal rewards in heaven for yourself - God is most interested in saving people so that carries the best reward you can get!

“The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.”
‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:18, 30‬ NKJV)

Generous people will become rich, stingy people will become poor.
God will enrich the generous so that they can continue to give and even give more than before - they are blessed to be a blessing.
Have a generous heart and be willing to share with others, especially with fellow believers for God is very happy when we are generous like Him -
freely we have received from Him, so we can freely give too.

“There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. The people will curse him who withholds grain, But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:24-26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

As a believer, you rewards are not only in the future in heaven, but on earth also!
Believers don’t have to suffer and live in poverty on earth. That’s not God’s will.
You can enjoy the good life that Jesus died to give you.
Those who commit evil will also get their negative consequences here on earth, not just when they are cast into hell and the lake of fire.
God is just, let Him be the One to exact justice - don’t be self-righteous or become a vigilante.
You can’t be more just or effective than God Himself.

“If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth, How much more the ungodly and the sinner.” ‭‭(Proverbs‬ ‭11:31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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