Day 36: Watching Words

Reading: Proverbs 4:1-9

This reading stresses to get wisdom as much as you can. Though knowing your Bible isn't what will send you to heaven, (the Pharisees were very knowledgeable in scripture, yet didn't have their priorities straight) it will teach you how to make wise decisions as you endure different life decisions. I personally pull out many truths everyday that I've read in the Bible and don't even realize it most of the time! It has just become instinct. We read how wisdom does us good through life. It protects us, guides us, helps us, etc. Life will still come with the ups and downs no matter how much Bible you know, but dealing with those situations can be a lot less stressful when you know how God wants you to handle it. His plan and advice is all-knowing and He knows how to get you through life. Just heed His words and apply what you know from them.

What scripture do you apply regularly in life?



What are you doing to gain some wisdom from His Word everyday?




Reading: Matthew 24:1-31

We read some pretty earth-shaking words here from Jesus as He goes into the His second coming. We can see why knowing His Words is so important as we need to be able to distinguish between false words and truth that only comes from God. Knowing what Jesus is telling us here is important as we go and proclaim His Name to all, and heed the warnings He lays before us about persecution and hatred from the world. We must not lose heart and remember that He will take care of His followers. In this section of our reading, we are even told to listen up and pay attention to Jesus' words here. That is how important it is for His followers to know what is coming. Though the details are still broad, we can take what we know and use it to glorify Him and remember to stay strong. Share the news to all!

Who do you need to share Jesus with?



How does this reading put pressure on in telling the world about Him?



Reading: Job 35:1-37:24

As we begin wrapping up Job's session with his friends, we continue to see the same patterns from them. Empty words that are false or only half-true, that don't offer any sort of encouragement to a friend who is suffering. If we can take anything and any wisdom from Job's "friends", it is to avoid speaking this way to our own friends when they are in need. Make sure that your words are loving and true when comforting or confronting. When we speak for the sake of just getting our voices heard, we don't always do our best at contributing to the conversation. We need to be sure our words are guided by the Holy Spirit and that they are God-approved. Words can build up lives and tear down lives. Treat your tongue as a powerful tool that can do either.

Where do you turn when getting ready to give advice?



Has anyone ever spoken empty, false words to you? How did you feel?




Words are powerful indeed. We can get much wisdom from God's Word and we need to strive to build ourselves up on them. When we face different situations in life, His Words will naturally come to mind if we remain in them. When offering our own words, may we confide in God's direction before speaking false, hurtful, or empty words to those around us.