Friday, October 29, 2010

No Plowing

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Returning from Sunday School one day, where the Ten Commandments had been the topic, our young son asked his father, "Daddy, what does it mean when it says, 'Thou shalt not commit agriculture'?" There was hardly a beat between the question and dad's smooth reply: "Son, that just means that you're not supposed to plow the other man's field," an answer satisfactory to both of them.

"Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s." Exodus 20:14-17

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Lying

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A boy visited his aunt, who reprimanded him for telling a fib. "Do you know," she warned, "what happens to little boys who tell fibs?" "No, what, Aunty?" he asked. "Well," she said, "there is a man up in the moon, a little green man with just one eye, who sweeps down in the middle of the night and flies away to the moon with little boys who tell lies and makes them pick up sticks all the rest of their lives. Now you won't tell lies any more, will you, for it's awfully, awfully naughty."

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." Ephesians 4:29

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Small Dot

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I shared one day an illustration of a blank sheet of paper and asked, "What do you see?" The reply was, "A piece of paper." I then placed the paper on the podium, made a tiny dot in the center and held it up again. "What do you see now?" "A dot," was the unanimous reply from the audience. Supposing the small dot you saw is someone's biggest fault. The white surrounding the dot represents all of this person's good qualities which we so easily fail to see. Often a fault seems bigger than it really is and we allow it determine our relationship with that person.

"The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression." Proverbs 19:11

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Enjoy Life

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As I look upon a clock in my office I am reminded of something that I had not seen nor thought of before. There are three hands, each moving in the same direction. Each at their own pace. Life can be represented by these three hands. The second hand is those who are in a hurry. The minute hand represents those who take a minute or wait a minute. The hour hand is those who have gotten it all figured out. Life is valuable, take time to enjoy it.

"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that." James 4:14,15

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Monday, October 25, 2010

Are you ready?

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This has been a week of death. I visited a funeral for a young lady, that cancer had taking over her body. Two runs with the Fire Department found two dead. One was 80 and the other was 30. You never know what a day will bring, only that tomorrow will come with or without you. The question will always be, are you ready? Eternity is next.

"But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:22,23 Remember Always, "God does all things well."

Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Friday, October 22, 2010

JOY

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I was sharing with some little ones about how important it is to obey God. It is hard to get them to understand that God comes first, then others and them themselves. Because they are not seeing it practiced too much at home, in the schools or from others. But real JOY is wrapped up in "J" Jesus - "O" Others - "Y" You. It is only when you learn the true meaning of this little word that you will start to become more like Jesus. And being Christ-like is what Christian means.

"Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." Psalms 16:11Remember Always, "God does all things well."

Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Beauty of the Lord

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Fall has jump right in and made himself known. The nights got darker and colder quick. It seems to have caught everyone off guard. Even the trees, act as though they did not know that they were suppose to be changing colors. But how they have changed. No one paints like God paints.

"One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple." Psalms 27:4

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Getting Ready

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Each passing year we are to grow closer to the Lord. Christianity would be a pointless journey if we failed to show any improvement on our walk with the Lord. We should have a greater love for the saints and a greater desire to please God. As our knowledge grows our knowledge of godly things should grow. We are getting prepared here for eternity there. Amen!

"The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God." Psalms 14:2

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

God Touch Them

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The Bible tells us that David had a sling in his hand. Moses had a rod. Shamgar had an ox goad and Elisha had Elijah's cloak. Each had something naturally but they allowed God to use in a supernatural way. What ever our talents or gift may be (naturally speaking) would be supernatural if only we will allow God to touch them and direct us as how to use them. To God be the glory. Amen

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest." Ecclesiastes 9:10

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Monday, October 18, 2010

Did on Purpose

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I heard the story of a cowpoke that was applying for some insurance. The insurance agent began quizzing him, "Have you ever had any accidents?" After a moment's reflection, the cowpoke responded, "Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago a rattlesnake bit me on the ankle." "Wouldn't you call those accidents?" asked the agent. "Naw," replied the ranch hand, "They did it on purpose!" In a sense the cowboy had a point; it all depends on how you look at it. I wonder how many times what we have called an accident, was really done on purpose?

"I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work." Ecclesiastes 3:17

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Friday, October 15, 2010

A Lie

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A little boy asked his mother, "Mommy, what is a lie?" His mother answered, "Son, a lie is an abomination unto the Lord ... but a very present help in time of need!" Sad to say too often we teach a similar pattern to our children. Let's be careful to model clearly what we teach with our lips. We live in a world full of lies. Let it not be once named of you as a Christian.

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." Ephesians 4:29-30

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Feeling Guilty

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The IRS sent me a letter and wanted to talk to me about my tax return. Boy just seeing that letter started to make me sweat. So we got our papers together and made our way to the IRS office at the assigned time. It seems that someone there had made a mistake in transforming our deductions by 39,000 dollars. It was not our fault, we were relieved, but I sure did feel guilty anyway. I just knew that it was something that we had forgotten. That taught me a lesson. Before I go to bed at night, I try to make sure that I had not forgotten some sin to ask forgiveness for or something that I needed to be sure to do. I don't like feeling guilty.

"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." 1 John 1:8-10

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

No man knows

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There was a fellow back in 1980's that gave 88 reasons that the rapture would be in 1988. It did not happen. He then predicted the rapture would come September 1, 1989. It did not happen, either. He is now retired from writing books and give up making predictions. God has a way of making fools out folks who try to set dates. Yet still today so many believers will fall for this age old problem of date setting that Jesus clearly warned that the day and the hour will no man know.

"But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only." Matthew 24:36

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Reflections

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I was studying a picture that an artist painted that showed the reflection in the water of the mountain in the background. When the water is unruffled and clear, it reflects most beautifully the floating clouds and the snow topped mountains. But when the water is agitated, because of the storms of life, it loses its power of reflection. So it is with the life of Christians; when clear and lively, how strong and beautiful are its reflections of the things of God. But when the storms of life come or the corruption of sin is present, its clearness disappears, and the spiritual things of God are not clearly seen. By faith we are to trust God, even when we can't see God in the reflections.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Monday, October 11, 2010

The Key

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Listen carefully, if you desire the liberty to go into the house of treasures, one must first seek the keys wherewith to open the doors. Amen? So, if we desire to be enriched in God's Word, we must first labor by faith. Faith is the only key of God's treasure house, and secures us all graces needful both for body and soul. AMEN

"Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear." Hebrews 11:3

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Friday, October 8, 2010

Guaranteed

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   "Guaranteed" How many things have you purchased that have a guarantee? Some have limited guarantees. Some have conditional guarantees. Some even have lifetime as long as you own - guarantees. As a matter of fact, these guarantees are what help you to make your decisions of which one to buy. Depending upon the guarantee, it will at times cause you to pay more just so that you can have a guarantee. Having a guarantee can help ease the mind and create better sleeping at night.
    Truthfully we all can get by without some of these guarantees. And at times they are a waste of money. But you can not get into Heaven without Jesus. That I can guarantee you.

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Thy Will

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A dear friend of mine called and shared with me that this lady that he had been dating maybe the one. I asked what made him think so. And he went through a series of traits that he loves about her. He said that he thinks about her all the time and that he really enjoys being around her. He thinks he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. I think that is awesome however, he is missing the main thing. Is she God's will for his life? Is she the one God wants and have sent his way? Most folks will answer yes after I ask this question. Way too many never mention it before.

"Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness." Psalms 143:10

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Inventions

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Have you ever seen where someone invented or made something and thought I wished I had thought of that? So many new inventions are making our life easier. Now I am not sure if that is good or bad. (But I do like elevators.) I saw the other day where a lady invented self tying shoes. That's right all you do is hit a button and they tie themselves. No having to reach down and wear yourself out by having to tie your own shoes laces. Of course they do require batteries and you still have to put them on first. No telling what is coming next. Maybe Self zipping zippers? I wished I had thought of that.

"And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith." Ecclesiastes 1:13

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Water!

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We are forever talking about the high prices of things. One area that gets to me is Bottled water. Many times selling for $2.00 a bottle. I just can't bring myself to paying that much for bottles water. I know that it is suppose to be better for you. Because it is all natural and comes from underground springs that purifies itself with mineral that we are in need of. Okay but that makes that water about $16.00 a gallon. Hmmm, and we are mad at BP!

"In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness." Psalms 31:1

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Monday, October 4, 2010

Responding

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I was sitting in a chair minding my own business when out of no where came this voice behind me. "Are you still writing those devotionals?" "Yes, as the Lord leads." I answered. They continued, "I wanted to thank you, for they mean so much to me, I really enjoy them. Although I don't ever respond." I smiled as they walked away. Then a few minutes alter another came to me and said almost the same thing. I smiled and thanked the Lord, for using me to touch the hearts of others.

"If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work." 2 Timothy 2:21

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/

Friday, October 1, 2010

Seeing Farther

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When I have the opportunity to go into the woods I go. I love it. I can't tell you how many times I have been walking in the woods and think I will be able to see farther once I get over that ridge. Once there, there would almost always be another ridge to climb or get over. Thinking I have only to get over that ridge and I will be able to see better. I am reminded that once you go as far as you can see, and when you get there you will never be able to see all that can be seen.

Faith is much the same way. Once you have gone as far as you can see, you realize that there is so much more that you can not see. So you have to trust God by FAITH.

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1

Remember Always, "God does all things well."
Until Jesus Comes
Bro. Gary Proverbs 3:5,6
http://www.beulahlandbiblebaptistchurch.com/