Follower of One : Missions For The Rest Of Us

The main idea of this podcast episode is that fearing the Lord is the most important thing in life. This means living our lives in a way that reflects his character and doing what he says. When we fear the Lord, we are a blessing to others and we will be praised by him.

The passage for today is Proverbs 31:30, which says, "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised."

The author of Proverbs is challenging us to remember that we are not God and that we should put him first in our lives. When we do, he will make us to be praised and rewarded.

Fearing the Lord does not mean that we are afraid of him or that he will punish us. It means that we give him reverence and awe, we respect him, and we do what he says.

The wisest thing we can do is what we believe Jesus would have us do, even if it ends up not working out the way we thought it would. This is how we learn and grow closer to him.

When we fear the Lord, we are a blessing to others. We reflect his character and we do what he has called us to do.

The speaker's prayer is that we would all ask God what he would have us do and then go do it. This is how we show that we fear him and follow him.

Fearing the Lord is the most important thing in life because it leads to a life that is pleasing to God and a blessing to others.

In Proverbs 30:8-9, the author prays for enough provision to live, neither poverty nor riches, lest he be tempted to deny God or steal and profane His name. This verse teaches us to be content with what we have and to trust God to provide for our needs.

It's important to have ambition, but our ambition should be centered on Christ, not on stuff, rewards, or accolades. We should aim to follow Jesus and do His will, rather than pursuing our own selfish desires.

When we aim too high, we are tempted to go after the temporal things of the world. When we aim too low, we go after nothing. We should aim to live in the sweet spot, pursuing Jesus and His calling for our lives.

Let's find our spot in Christ and live in it, letting Him define our ambition and guide our steps. When we do this, we will be content with what we have and we will be able to use our resources to serve God and others.

The passage for today is Proverbs 29:11. It says, "A fool always loses his temper, but a wise man holds it back."

This verse teaches us that it is important to control our anger. When we lose our temper, we are acting like a fool. But when we are able to hold back our anger, we are acting like a wise person.

There are many reasons why it is important to control our anger. First, when we lose our temper, we say and do things that we later regret. We may hurt the feelings of others, or we may even damage our relationships. Second, losing our temper can lead to violence. When we are angry, we are more likely to lash out at others. This can lead to physical fights, or it can even lead to more serious crimes. Third, losing our temper can damage our health. When we are angry, our bodies release stress hormones that can increase our blood pressure and heart rate. This can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke.

For all of these reasons, it is important to learn how to control our anger. There are many things that we can do to control our anger. We can learn to identify the things that trigger our anger, and we can develop strategies for dealing with those triggers. We can also learn to relax and to calm ourselves down when we start to feel angry.

If we are able to control our anger, we will be happier and healthier. We will also be more successful in our relationships and in our careers. So let's all strive to be wise people who hold back our anger.

The passage for today is Proverbs 28:1. It says, "The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion."

This verse tells us that the wicked are afraid even when there is no danger, while the righteous are confident and secure. This is because the wicked know that they are deserving of punishment, while the righteous know that they are forgiven by God.

We can be righteous by trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation. When we do this, we are forgiven for our sins and we become children of God. We can then live our lives with confidence and security, knowing that we are loved and accepted by God.

Let's all strive to be righteous by trusting in Jesus Christ. Let's not be afraid of what others think of us, but let's be bold and confident in our faith. Let's live our lives for God and for His glory.

The passage for today is Proverbs 27:12. It says, "A sensible person sees danger and takes cover. The inexperienced keep going and are punished."

This verse teaches us that it is important to be aware of the dangers around us and to take steps to protect ourselves from them. If we are not careful, we can easily get into trouble.

As Christians, we should be especially careful to avoid the dangers that can lead us away from God. These dangers include things like temptation, sin, and worldliness. If we are not careful, we can easily be drawn away from God and into a life of sin.

To avoid these dangers, we need to be constantly on guard. We need to be aware of our own weaknesses and the temptations that we are most likely to face. We also need to be careful not to let our guard down, even when things are going well.

If we are faithful to God and we stay on guard against the dangers that surround us, we will be able to live a life that is pleasing to Him. We will also be able to help others to avoid the dangers that can lead them away from God.

Let's all be sensible people who see danger and take cover. Let's not be inexperienced people who keep going and are punished. Let's be careful to avoid the dangers that can lead us away from God and let's help others to do the same.

The passage for today is Proverbs 26:12. It says, "Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him."

This verse tells us that it is dangerous to think that we know everything. When we think we know it all, we stop learning and growing. We also become arrogant and prideful, which are both sins.

Humility is the opposite of arrogance. It is being honest with ourselves about our strengths and weaknesses. It is also being open to learning new things and growing in our knowledge and understanding.

Humility is important for Christians because it helps us to rely on God. When we realize that we don't know everything, we are more likely to turn to God for guidance and wisdom. Humility also helps us to be more compassionate and understanding towards others. When we realize that we are all sinners, we are less likely to judge others.

Let's all strive to be more humble. Let's be honest with ourselves about our strengths and weaknesses, and let's be open to learning new things. Let's also be compassionate and understanding towards others, remembering that we are all sinners.

The passage for today is Proverbs 25:6-7. It says, "Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great. For it is better to be told, 'Come up here,' than to be put lower in the presence of a noble."

This passage is warning us not to be arrogant or presumptuous. We should not think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. Instead, we should be humble and let others put us in the place that they think is best for us.

It is better to be surprised by a promotion than to be embarrassed by being demoted. We should always be willing to serve others and put their needs before our own.

When we do this, we are not only being kind to others, but we are also honoring God. He is the one who gives us our gifts and abilities, and He is the one who will ultimately decide our place in life.

Let us all strive to be humble and to put others before ourselves. This is the way to live a life that is pleasing to God and that will bring us joy and fulfillment.

The passage for today is Proverbs 24:16. It says, "For a righteous person falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of disaster."

This verse tells us that it is okay to fail. Everyone fails at some point in their lives. The important thing is to get back up and try again.

We can learn from our failures and become stronger as a result. When we stumble, we should not give up. We should keep trying until we reach our goals.

Let's all remember that we are not perfect. We will all make mistakes. But we can learn from our mistakes and become better people as a result. Let's not be afraid to fail. Let's keep trying until we reach our goals.

The passage for today is Proverbs 23:17-18. It says, "Don't let your heart envy sinners. Instead, always fear the Lord, for then you will have a future and your hope will not be dashed."

This verse tells us that we should not envy others, but instead fear the Lord. When we envy others, we are focused on what they have and what we don't have. This can lead to discontentment and unhappiness. However, when we fear the Lord, we are focused on Him and His promises. This gives us hope for the future and helps us to avoid the trap of envy.

Envy is a destructive emotion that can damage our relationships and our own well-being. It is important to be aware of the dangers of envy and to take steps to avoid it. We can do this by focusing on our own blessings, being grateful for what we have, and trusting in God's promises.

Let's all strive to live our lives free from envy. Let's focus on fearing the Lord and living for His glory. When we do this, we will find that we have a hope and a future that will never be dashed.

The passage for today is Proverbs 22:16. It says, "Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth or gives to the rich will only come to poverty."

This verse warns us that if we take advantage of the poor or give to the rich, we will only end up in poverty ourselves. This is because God is just and He will not allow us to profit from the suffering of others.

Instead, we should be generous to the poor and help them in any way we can. This will not only please God, but it will also benefit us in the long run. When we give to the poor, we are not only helping them, but we are also investing in our own future.

Let us all be mindful of this verse and make sure that we are not oppressing the poor or giving to the rich. Instead, let us be generous to those in need and trust that God will reward us for our kindness.