Living As Light

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  • The fruit of our ways: reaping what you sow!

    Don’t blame God, when you are merely experiencing “the fruit of your ways.”

    Proverbs 14:14 ESV
    [14] The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.14.14.ESV

    The backslider in heart vs the good man; both will reap what they’ve sown. Truth is, everyone of us has the propensity of walking one way or the other. The battle takes place within our hearts. The heart that is surrendered and submitted to the will of God will be filled with the Spirit. The good man is the one who repents and believes in the name of the Lord. The good man recognizes that there is nothing good in him at all.

    The backslider in heart is one who turns away from God to live his own life, his own way, without God.

    It’s not hard to leave the presence of God in our lives. Many times it’s merely a matter of priorities and being overwhelmed by the world and its demands on our time, energy and resources. When our personal relationship with God becomes like stale religion and our attention is drawn away by life’s challenges and problems, our human nature will turn to worldly philosophies and the  “wisdom” of the day. Popular self-help books, seminars and conferences and online resources become preferable and more palatable to the natural man that still exists within each believer, as opposed to the Truth and Wisdom that comes from the word of God. These biblical truths often (usually do) conflict with worldly teachings and ideas.  When one is filled with the Spirit and abiding in the presence of Almighty God, his heart and mindset will be different, more focused on the will of God and not on himself and his own well-being and personal gain .

    Proverbs 12:14 NLT
    [14] Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.12.14.NLT

    Quite often, when a man leaves the truth and wisdom of God’s word and the light within him starts to flicker, and darkness tries to overtake his soul, he’ll blame God when his plans go awry and his world around him starts to crumble. However, when we stick to biblical principles and our heart and soul are nsync with the truth of God’s word, His Spirit will illuminate our way, and we’ll continue on the path of righteousness, which leads to good works and the fruit of our works will be the result.

    Proverbs 1:31 NLT
    [31] Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.1.31.NLT

    However, when a man leaves the safety and protection of abiding in living power of God’s word (Hebrews 4:12) he will experience the fruit of his own choices and living his own way, independent of God’s influence or that of His body, the church.

    This is why we often see people move away from church attendance and participating in the work of the body of Christ. Then they become more like the hypocrites Jesus often spoke of in the Gospels, simply doing good deeds, even praying to be noticed by other people in the world; especially influential people.

    Matthew 6:2 NLT
    [2] When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.6.2.NLT

    Matthew 6:5 NLT
    [5]  “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.6.5.NLT

    So don’t blame God, when you are merely experiencing “the fruit of your ways.”

  • Hosanna in the Highest: blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

    Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God’s covenant with David

    Matthew 21:9 ESV
    [9] And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

    https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.21.9.ESV

    Revelation 7:10 NLT
    [10] And they were shouting with a great roar, “Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne and from the Lamb!”

    https://bible.com/bible/116/rev.7.10.NLT

    Psalms 118:25-26 NLT
    [25] Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success. [26] Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.118.25-26.NLT

    Matthew 20:30 NLT
    [30] Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.20.30.NLT

    The Davidic Covenant, as established in 2 Samuel 7, is a promise from God to David that his lineage would be a source of kingship and everlasting reign. In Christian theology, this promise is understood to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate descendant of David and the true heir to the throne.

    Scripture indicates that Christ will fulfill the Davidic Covenant by reigning over a kingdom that is political in nature. First, Isaiah 9:6–7 states that when the Messiah sits on David’s throne ruling His kingdom, the government will be upon His shoulder, and the increase of His government will have no end.

    The Fulfillment of God’s Covenants with Abraham and David

    https://bible.org/seriespage/7-fulfillment-davidic-covenant

    In Christ, we have the fulfillment of these eternal promises (covenants) made through Abraham, King David and others, that the Heir of the promise has come, and we, as joint heirs with Christ, become the beneficiaries of the fulfilled promises, which is the salvation and redemption of God’s chosen people, the children of God. Those who repent and believe in Him, in His name, are adopted as children of God; children and joint heirs with Christ of eternity.

    Galatians 3:27-29 NLT
    [27] And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. [28] There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. [29] And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God’s promise to Abraham belongs to you.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/gal.3.27-29.NLT

  • Your King is coming!

    Palm Sunday: is it more than an annual ritual that we observe the week before Easter?

    What does Jesus Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem mean to us today in 2025?

    John 12:12-15 NKJV
    [12] The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, [13] took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of Israel!” [14] Then Jesus, when He had found a young donkey, sat on it; as it is written: [15] “Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey’s colt.”

    https://bible.com/bible/114/jhn.12.12-15.NKJV

    Matthew 21:4-5 NKJV
    [4] All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: [5] “Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”

    https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.21.4-5.NKJV

    Zechariah 9:9 NLT
    [9] Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/zec.9.9.NLT

    The King is coming (song by Newsboys)

    Make a way for the King
    The King is comin’

    Empty hearts are fillin’ up
    Wicked ways are comin’ undone
    Every eye is lookin’ out for You
    City lights are burnin’ out
    Freedom’s song is ringin’ loud
    Dead men wakin’ up to the sound of You
    And all our hearts can sing
    All our hearts can sing
    Is make a way for-
    Make a way for-
    Make a way for the King
    The King is comin’

    Split the sky with your glory
    Bring to life an awakening
    Burn away everything that’s not for You
    Hear our voices cryin’ out
    We won’t stop ’til Heaven’s come down
    We won’t stop ’til every knee bows to You
    And all our hearts will sing
    Is make a way for- (make a way for-)
    Make a way for (make a way for-)
    Make a way for the King
    The King is comin’
    Make a way for- (make a way for-)
    Make a way for- (make a way for-)
    Make a way for the King
    The King is comin’
    Open up the doors
    Open up the doors
    Open up the doors
    Our King is comin’
    Open up the doors
    Open up the doors
    Lift your eyes to see
    Our King is comin’
    Make a way for- (make a way for-)
    Make a way for- (make a way for-)
    Make a way for the King
    Our King is comin’

    Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

    The prophesy of Zechariah chapter 9 is unfolding, as Jesus enters Jerusalem, aka, Zion, God’s holy city. A new kingdom will be established; one not made with hands, nor one of this world, but the Kingdom of God, which is not of this world. This is the Kingdom that Jesus would usher in as the King of kings and Lord of lords, the first born from the dead.

    Colossians 1:18 NLT
    [18] Christ is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. So he is first in everything.

    The Israelites, were hoping for a king who would deliver them from the tyranny and oppression of the Roman government, but the King they were receiving, as He rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, in the manner and custom that a king would be received by the people, has come to to redeem them, and all of  mankind, from the enemy, Satan, as prophesied in Genesis 3:14-16.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/col.1.18.NLT

    Revelation 1:5 NLT
    [5] and from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the ruler of all the kings of the world. All glory to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/rev.1.5.NLT

  • Help, O Lord, for the godly are MIA

    Psalm 12

    The treachery of Man vs the constancy of God

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.7.12.NLT

    It often seems overwhelming when we look at the world and how it operates. Many times it seems like religious people aren’t any better. They claim to be Christians and followers of Christ, but act like everyone else in the world. This is way the world has been operating from the beginning, when Adam and Eve sinned and were booted out of the garden. The goal of Satan from the beginning was to deceive us, destroy us and keep us separated from God.

    When Adam sinned and fell away from God, he immediately experienced separation from God, fracturing his one on one relationship with God, which was eventually restored through the finished work of Christ on the cross (Romans 5:14-19)

    The Psalmist, David, reflecting on the depraved nature of man vs the constancy and pure nature of God, came to the realization that all men are liars, murderers and thieves in their hearts; that the heart of man is desperately wicked and the only way to escape this foolishness and folly is to put their faith and trust in the promises of God and His word, which produces fruit leading to righteousness, holiness, justice and goodness. These are the traits of those who are citizens of God’s Kingdom. The kingdoms of this world operate according to its god, Satan, and his wicked ways, entrenched in darkness and deception.

    It’s not a new thing, nor a sign of the times, that the godly seem to be MIA and quickly disappearing from the earth.

    It has been said that evil thrives when good men stand by and do nothing. I would venture to say that these “good men” may not even be paying attention, because they’re caught up with the treacherous ways of this world,  compromised, and not focused on the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, which is what true Christians seek first. When we seek His Kingdom and His righteousness first in our lives, the wicked schemes and treacherous ways of this world become more noticeable and less desirable, as we’re transformed by the renewing of our minds, day to day.

    As we continue to feed on the word of God, our spirit will grow and our flesh will starve. The works of the flesh will have nowhere to go or grow and will give way to the Holy Spirit, working on the inside of our soul.

    Psalms 12:1-8 NLT
    [1] Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! [2] Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. [3] May the Lord cut off their flattering lips and silence their boastful tongues. [4] They say, “We will lie to our hearts’ content. Our lips are our own—who can stop us?” [5] The Lord replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.” [6] The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over. [7] Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation, [8] even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.12.1-8.NLT

    Micah 7:2-3 NLT
    [2] The godly people have all disappeared; not one honest person is left on the earth. They are all murderers, setting traps even for their own brothers. [3] Both their hands are equally skilled at doing evil! Officials and judges alike demand bribes. The people with influence get what they want, and together they scheme to twist justice.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mic.7.2-3.NLT

    Isaiah 57:1 NLT
    [1] Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/isa.57.1.NLT

  • You can’t buy your way into heaven!

    Only living a life a righteousness, by faith in Christ will deliver you from death

    Proverbs 11:4 NKJV
    [4] Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.11.4.NKJV

    The day of wrath: the day when God’s righteous anger is displayed; judgement day!

    This day of wrath or judgement has more than one context. There is a a final day of wrath where the whole earth will be judged and a new heaven and earth will emerge.

    Then there is the wrath or judgement that comes upon each one of us, on our soul. Those who know and have received Christ are being judged daily. When we come to Christ by faith, the righteous hand of God separates us. He justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies those who have repented and have believed in His name.

    Romans 8:30 NLT
    [30] And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.


    There is a daily judgement of each believer, in their heart. And there is a future day of wrath where God will judge everyone, the whole earth, both the living and the dead. Those who are in Christ, have passed the first judgement

    John 5:24 NLT
    [24]  “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/jhn.5.24.NLT

    Romans 8:1 NLT
    [1] So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.8.1.NLT

    The Prophet Zephaniah prophesies of a coming day of judgement, when the wrath of God will be poured out

    Zephaniah 1:15 NLT
    [15] It will be a day when the Lord’s anger is poured out— a day of terrible distress and anguish, a day of ruin and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness,

    https://bible.com/bible/116/zep.1.15.NLT

    But in Christ, that day of judgement has already begun. The whole earth is being judged. We cannot buy a right standing before a holy and righteous God. All we can do is receive the free gift of salvation, through the once for all time atoning sacrifice of Jesus y the Lamb of God, who has taken away the sin of the world. Living a life of righteousness, through faith in Christ, is the only way to God the Father (John 14:6)

    Revelation 6:17 NKJV
    [17] For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”

    https://bible.com/bible/114/rev.6.17.NKJV

  • Blessed be the Lord forever, Amen!

    Many of the Psalms end with a similar benediction or final words, which is the theme of the book of Psalms.

    Praise and worship of the Lord our God and Savior, forever, from everlasting to everlasting. God has always been present in the redemption of His people, from the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, to the book of Revelation. From beginning to end, God has been an ever-present help in time of need and great trouble.

    The Gospels record the time when Christ came, “in the fullness of time, to redeem those who were born under the law” (Galatians 4:4-5). The Gospels are the fulfillment of the law, the prophets and the Psalms, which is why many of the Psalms conclude with such words of praise and adoration. (See Luke 1:68ff)

    All of the Psalms, at some point, contain such words of praise, adoration, and recollection and reflection of God’s glory on His people.

    It is good for us to begin and end each day with our own words of praise, worship and thanksgiving. When our hearts and minds are in a right place to worship Him in spirit and in truth, then our prayers will be properly aligned with His heart and mind. Our prayers will then become more focused on God and His will, as opposed to our own will. Then we will truly be “servants of the Lord.”

    Psalms 41:13 NKJV
    [13] Blessed be the Lord God of Israel From everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.41.13.NKJV

    Luke 1:68-75 NLT
    [68] “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. [69] He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, [70] just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. [71] Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us. [72] He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant— [73] the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham. [74] We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, [75] in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/luk.1.68-75.NLT

    Psalms 72:18-19 NLT
    [18] Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does such wonderful things. [19] Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.72.18-19.NLT

    Psalms 89:52 NKJV
    [52] Blessed be the Lord forevermore! Amen and Amen.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.89.52.NKJV

  • I’m just a ship in the night seeking safe harbor!

    The Lord is my stronghold, my shelter, my refuge and strength!

    Psalms 9:9-10 NLT
    [9] The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. [10] Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.9.9-10.NLT

    Psalms 91:2-4 NLT
    [2] This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. [3] For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease. [4] He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.91.2-4.NLT

    Psalms 46:1 NLT
    [1] God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.46.1.NLT

    Psalms 32:7 NLT
    [7] For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.32.7.NLT

    2 Samuel 22:3 NLT
    [3] my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/2sa.22.3.NLT

    These terms of expression by the Psalmist appear frequently in the books Psalms, Proverbs and throughout the Old and New Testaments. There are many words used to describe God’s attributes and character, as well as the benefits towards those who call on His name and put their faith and trust in Him.

    Every human, when faced with troubling and trying times, needs a place of safety and protection. That place is found in the deepest caverns of our heart, which is the place where the glory of God manifests in each of us. He is there, standing at the door knocking, waiting for you to open up and let Him in (revelation 3:20)

    When you open the door of your heart to His abiding presence, He will open the eyes of your heart and will transform you daily, by the renewing of your mind, as you seek Him daily in your life, as King of kings and Lord of lords of your heart, mind and soul. Then He will be your source of strength and encouragement for daily living.

    He will be your Stronghold, breaking down every lofty idea, argument, philosophy and worldly thought that comes at you night and day.

    He will be your shelter and refuge; a place of safety and protection against the attacks of the enemy, warring against your soul, attempting to make you a prisoner in chains, addicted to this world, robbing you of your soul and strength. Let Him be your shelter from the raging storms and tumultuous troubles that strive to upend you. Let Him hide you under the shadow of His wings.

    This is the promise to those who turn to Him, trusting in Him.

    In Him every obstacle becomes a pathway to victory. Every failure becomes an opportunity for Him to bless you with His mercy and grace. Lean on Him and His everlasting arms. Whatever you are holding onto in your heart and mind, as heavy burdens, let Him deliver you through His word and its living power in you through the Holy Spirit, dwelling in your heart. He will guide you safely to shore, like a ship in the night, seeking safe harbor.

  • Live together in love and unity: Psalm 133

    Psalm 133:1-3 ESV
    [1] Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! [2] It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! [3] It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.133.1-3.ESV

    In Exodus, the anointing oil used for Aaron and his sons symbolized their consecration and set apart status for holy service to God, representing divine grace and spiritual authority.

    Divine Grace:
    The pouring of oil on Aaron’s head was seen as a symbol of God’s grace and favor being bestowed upon him and his descendants.

    Spiritual Authority:
    The anointing oil, along with the priestly garments, conveyed the authority and power needed to conduct religious rituals and represent God to the people.

    Unity and Blessing:
    The oil’s flow from Aaron’s head down to his beard and clothing in Psalm 133:2 is often interpreted as a symbol of unity and blessing flowing from God to the priests and then to the people.

    No imitation:
    The oil was “holy for the Lord” and no one was to make any like it, symbolizing the uniqueness and sacredness of God’s grace and power.

    Today, God’s divine grace and favor is poured out on every believer who repents of their sin, turns to Jesus Christ, our eternal high priest, and receives Him as Lord and Savior. His eternal sacrifice is applied, like oil poured on the head of Aaron, running down onto his beard. Covered from head to toe with God’s grace and favor.

    When we dwell together in unity, there is great love; grace,mercy and forgiveness, which completes the picture presented in Psalm 133, of the anointing oil that was poured out on Aaron and his sons, setting them apart as priests, chosen and anointed by God by His grace and power

    1 Peter 2:4-9 NLT
    [4] You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. [5] And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. [6] As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” [7] Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.” [8] And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. [9] But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/1pe.2.4-9.NLT

    Because of God’s great grace and mercy poured out on us who have believed in His name, received Him as Lord and Savior, we can now share this same love and goodness with others. This is the complete picture as presented by the Psalmist here in Psalm 133. It’s a perfect picture of God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness and favor, poured out on us, anointing every believer to be His priests and intercessors, interceding on behalf of others. When we come together through prayer and support of one another, we are fulfilling God’s calling on our lives, which is the Great commandment.

    Love God with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength, and your neighbor as yourself. So many pictures that point to the will of God in our lives, living together in love and unity

  • Is the weight of the world on your back and shoulders?

    Let Jesus be your Fullback. Pass that  heavy burden of sin to Him and let the Lord of your life run with it!

    Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Perhaps it seems that way. The pressures of this world with all of its troubles and woes can pile up quickly and become overwhelming. Stress, anxiety, fear and every negative feeling and emotion the enemy can use to get under our skin robs us of peace and tranquility, joy and true inner happiness.

    Lay down your burdens at the foot of the cross and stand firm in His rest and comfort. Let the Helper, the Holy Spirit, minister to your soul and lift those burdens away.  Walk in freedom , unblinded, unhindered by the crushing weight you’ve allowed the world to place on your back.

    The great deception of the enemy tells us we have to carry our own burdens. Jesus says, “let Me carry your burdens. Lay it all upon Me.”

    Therefore, deny yourself take up your cross and follow Him, in freedom and the grace by which we’re saved.  And stand firm in the Spirit, being fully armed against the wicked schemes of the devil, whose aim is to weigh you down with guilt shame, fear and anxiety; heavy burdens!

    Lay them down at the foot of the cross and let the Lord of life run with them!

    Matthew 11:28-30 NLT
    [28] Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.11.28-30.NLT

  • He sees and guides your paths: Proverbs 5:21

    Proverbs 5:21 NLT
    [21] For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.5.21.NLT

    Proverbs 5:21 NKJV
    [21] For the ways of man

    Psalms 119:168 NLT
    [168] Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.

    Hosea 7:2 NLT
    [2] Its people don’t realize that I am watching them. Their sinful deeds are all around them, and I see them all.

    Hebrews 4:13 NLT
    [13] Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

    are before the eyes of the Lord,

    Job 14:16 NLT
    [16] For then you would guard my steps, instead of watching for my sins.

    Psalms 11:4 NLT
    [4] But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.

    And He ponders all his paths.

    Or, makes his paths straight. Not like the adultress that is figuratively depicted in the beginning of Proverbs chapter 5 (and other places in proverbs).

    The adultress/seductress is figurative of the ways of this world, seducing men by appealing to their lust of the flesh, lust of their eyes, and the pride of life.

    Those who desire to be friends with this world make themselves enemies of God (James 4:4)

    Proverbs 5:6 NLT
    [6] For she cares nothing about the path to life. She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t realize it.

    And so is everyone who follows after her foolishness and folly, which is stupidity or idle behavior, wasting time and energy on frivolous or empty pursuits with no purpose or direction; this is the end result of following the adultress. She takes away the life of those who follow after her.

    But God sees everything we do, even our thoughts. He will guide our path if we seek Him and His kingdom and righteousness first in all that we do. Then everything else will follow and fall into proper perspective and order.