Proverbs – Page 3 – MarinaMorrison(aka)EdenStillwater'sInspirations

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Today’s message from God Calling – A.J. Russell, reminds us that Jesus is that friend that sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)

The message speaks to us of perfection, referencing what Jesus said about being perfect as our Father in Heaven is perfect. Quoting directly from the message: “Perfection, that perfection I enjoined on all, the being perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect, is the being like the Great Friend and in turn becoming to others a Great Friend too.” When I think about that, I think about how many times Jesus has let me down…which is NEVER! I think about every time that I’ve needed something, didn’t know how I was going to get it, or how I’d be able to do it, or take care of it, etc. I’d pray, especially in the early days, frantically, earnestly, and sometimes tearfully. Jesus ALWAYS came through! Heartbreaks, heartaches, bone-weary body, mind, and soul, Jesus was my comforter. I lost count of how many nights He “tucked me into bed.” I’ve felt those arms around me when I didn’t think my legs would hold me. I heard that soft and gentle voice speaking words of encouragement and love when the world seemed overwhelming. And I have heard that laughter and almost seen with my own eyes, a Savior, doubled over at some of my “moments.” Yes, I have; in the Spirit, I sure have. And, oh, how beautiful to be so loved and cared for. What a great friend, indeed, is Jesus!

The other part of Proverbs 18:24 says, “a man with many friends may come to ruin…” That’s a warning to us to choose carefully, whom we call friend; and about the people we allow in our inner circle. That warning expands into what/whom we choose to listen to, learn from, etc. The whole message is a powerful one, and I hope you’ll read it for yourselves at twolisteners.org. Jesus’ words to us were pretty simple and straight forward. We fail them when we over-think and complicate them.

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Today’s message from God Calling -A.J. Russell, bis us to breathe Jesus’ Name. Every knee must bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. The Bible tells us this. Proverbs 18:10 tells us that the name of the LORD is a strong tower. When we run into it, we are safe.

But, what does it mean to breathe that Name? I thought about how breathing comes naturally; we don’t have to think about it. If we could walk that closely with our Lord, how awesome would that be? How awesome would life be? It’s a matter of making every thought, every instinct, every emotion, available to God to work through. I’ve had some days that were pretty close to that state. They truly were awesome. I’ve also had days when I’ve had to run into that strong tower, and did with tears in my eyes and tears (rips) in my heart. He’s always come through. “Peace, be still,” and the storm within ceases. The light of our Savior’s love comes shining in, and through then.

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