OUR DAILY BREAD : REROUTING...REROUTING

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February 20
Wednesday


REROUTING...
REROUTING

READ:
Proverbs 3:1-8
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In all your ways
acknowledge Him, and
He shall direct your
paths. __Proverbs 3:6
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Don't worry. I know right where I'm going," I said to my passengers. Then an almost-human voice ratted me out: "Rerouting...rerouting." Now everyone knew I was lost!

These days, millions of drivers recognize those words, or others like them, as a sign they've gone off track or missed a turn. The GPS device not only recognizes when a driver is off course, but immediately begins plotting a new path to get back on track.

Sometimes followers of Jesus need help to get back on track spiritually. We may intentionally veer off course because we think we know best, or drift away slowly, failing to notice we're moving further and further from the walk God wants with us.

God has not left us on our own, however. He has given all believers the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17; 1 Cor. 3:16), who convicts us of our sin (John 16:8,13). When we're going off course, He sounds the alarm and triggers our conscience (Gal. 5:16-25). We may ignore the warning, but we do so to our own detriment (Isa. 63:10; Gal. 6:8).

What comfort to know that God is at work in our lives through the convicting work of the Holy Spirit! (Rom. 8:26-27). With God's help and guidance, we can continue on a path that is pleasing to Him. _Randy Kilgore
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Holy Spirit, we would hear~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~Your inner promptings, soft and clear;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~And help us know Your still, small voice~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~So we may make God's will our choice. __D. DHaan~~~~~~~~
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We're never without a helper,
because we have the Spirit within.

****************Today's Bible Reading __ Proverbs 3:1-8********************

1 My son, do not forget my
law, but let your heart keep
my commands; 2 for length
of days and long life and
peace they will add to you.

3 Let not mercy and truth
forsake you; bind them
around you neck, write
them on the tablet of your
heart, 4 and so find favor
and high esteem in the sight
of God and man.

5 Trust in the LORD with
all your heart, and lean not
on your own understanding;

6 in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He
shall direct your paths.

7 Do not be wise in your
own eyes; fear the LORD
and depart from evil. 8 It
will be health to your flesh,
and strength to your bones.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

The Bible Guide by A. Knowles provides a helpful orientation to the
study of the Proverbs. The Proverbs "are sayings which distill God's
truth for everyday life....Above all, they introduce wisdom as the
perfect companion__attractive, liberating, constant and delightful.
God's truth is true for the whole of life, whoever we are and
wherever we live. The Proverbs show how God's truth applies to
our everyday situations__at home and at work; in marriage and
family; in government and commerce; and in the heart attitudes
which shape our reactions, lifestyles and habits. In all these areas,
the Proverbs light the way to life and post hazard signs on every
road to ruin." May we all find creative ways to apply the wisdom of
Proverbs to every aspect of our lives.