The old country and western song declared, “He’s leading her across a bridge that he’s planning to burn.” It’s about the evil that takes you for a pleasant ride that has no return. Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

Proverbs 11:3 

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

1 John 4:1 

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Who is leading you? Give it some consideration.

Gary

I just read it somewhere, “Your paper smile covers up a broken heart.” That is not an uncommon phenomenon. I’ve observed that many times in life’s journey. Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

Psalm 34:18 

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Psalm 147:3 

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

You don’t have to fake a smile. There is One who can heal the wounds. Give it some thought.

Gary

I’ve told you about my trick-playing brother who was in the National Guard. Well, they sent the old sergeants on a training mission during which they had to climb a mountain. The soldier in front of my brother had his pack opened and, unbeknown to him, every so often a rock was carefully placed into his load. The higher he went, the greater was his unnecessary burden.

My point is, it’s terrible to have to travel through life with a load given by others which is unnecessary for you. Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

Matthew 23:4 

They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger.

Matthew 11:28-29 (Jesus said)

Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

God doesn’t give us an unnecessary load. Give it some thought.

Gary

What is so ironic about atheists? They’re always talking about God. Isn’t that interesting?  They have a problem with God.

Proverbs 1:7 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Psalm 14:1 (A psalm of David to the choirmaster)

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.

Don’t be a fool. Give God some thought beyond denying that He exists.

Gary

My brother was at National Guard training in Canada.  During their bivouac, he awakened one morning to find his roommate had died in the night. He stepped out of his tent and told the soldiers gathered before him that there was a dead guy in his tent. Because he was a joker, they didn’t believe him. He declared, “I don’t care what you think, but there is a dead guy in that tent.”

We awake to a great number of dead guys in a new day. Are you concerned?

Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—

1 Corinthians 15:21

For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

 So, what are your thoughts about dead people?  Have you discussed it with others?

Give it some thought.

Gary

The next time you spot an eagle, think about what the Bible has to say about that bird.

Isaiah 40:31 

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Exodus 19:4 

‘You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.

Psalm 103:5 

Who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s 

God desires that you soar above your circumstances.  Don’t be like the chicken and be limited to lowly heights.

Give it some thought.

Gary

The United States has become a place where entertainers and professional athletes are mistaken for people of importance. I’ve needed a doctor, a teacher. I need farmers every day. I need truck drivers every day. I’ve needed an auto mechanic, a plumber, a painter, and a lot of other skilled everyday people. I have NEVER, not once, NEEDED a pro-athlete, a media personality, or an entertainer for ANYTHING!

–       Unknown author

Philippians 4:19 

And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:32-33 

For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

God meets our needs. Give it some thought.

Gary