Proverbs 10, Psalms 46-50.
These readings seem especially appropriate for the times we find ourselves in.
Psalm 46 - "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling."
A stunningly beautiful poetic Psalm. I have found that this Psalm was the catalyst for Martin Luther's great hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God". Earthquakes, spoken of here, are fearful things. What we consider most stable suddenly becomes unstable. When our "stability" is shaken we have nothing to fear because of the transcendent stability of God. God's protection will not be shaken or eroded. As John MacArthur says, "Don't panic. Recognize His sovereignty."
Psalm 49 - Sounding very much like a Proverb, this could be called the "you can't take it with you" Psalm. Once again as John MacArthur says, "Mankind has a propensity to trust in our own material goods which is the epitome of stupidity". (Proverbs 23: 4-5)
Psalm 49:15 - "But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, For He shall receive me. (NKJV)"
What an absolutely incredible promise!
Proverbs 10:4 - "He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich."
Slothfulness can lead to earthly poverty. More importantly, however, is that it will inevitably lead to spiritual poverty.
Proverbs 10:19 - "In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise."
"It is good to say little, because in the multitude of words there wanteth not sin, or sin doth not cease." (Matthew Henry) "Wisdom is to restrain the tongue, since much speech risks sin." (John MacArthur)
Proverbs 10:22 - "The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it."
It is the blessing of the Lord that makes us rich. Our material possessions are not an indicator of true "richness".
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Proverbs 21:3 "To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice."
My obedience to the LORD is what pleases Him. If I fail to obey and submit, I am acting in rebellion. I deserve reproof/discipline. -lg
Psalm 37 ..."Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon dies away. Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, whey the carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret - it leads only to evil. Fo evil men will be cut off, but those who hope inthe LORD will inherit the land. ... But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace."
I am to seek the LORD, to delight in Him, and He will give me the desires of my heart. When I delight in Him, it is then that my desires become His desires. Delighting in Him, trusting in Him, being patient and commiting my life/work to Him brings me meaning, peace, and joy. -lg
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