Bringing Back God: Psalm 39:1

Psalms were mostly written by King David. They contain songs of thanksgiving, lamentation, wisdom, history, praise among other categories. Some are prophetic.  According to PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, MARIETTA PA and BRISTOL TN,at the church BRINGING BACK GOD, King David loved to dance and sing the praises of God in public.  His psalms were part of that celebration.

“I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me” (KJV).

In the book of Proverbs 6:16-19, it is very clearly stated that God dislikes seven things: “These six things doth the Lord hate; yea seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” (KJV).  Three of those seven have something to do with talking.  Our tongues get us into trouble,they are wild with a mind of their own, often speaking before thinking can occur. David is promising to not speak idly or with malice or gossip while someone is nearby.  Gossip, slander, and being a busybody are all sins that are just as bad as murder. “Bridling your tongue” is a means to control what is being said.  If you curb your tongue, others will do the same when the time comes.

David is just like us today, we need to curb our tongue-whether it is the physical tongue or it is the fingers tapping on  a keyboard looking for attention. Whatever the source, it is wise to take the advice of David.

God bless you.

Bringing Back God: Proverbs 24:10

PASTOR JOHN COLLINS, MARIETTA PA and BRISTOL TN, BRINGING BACK GOD, preaches that to understand the new, you need to understand the old, too.  This means that while Jesus and the apostles created the New Testament which helps us understand God’s love and mercy, it is important to understand the Old Testament as well.  The Old Testament is not dead or out of date, it supports what the New Testament is built upon.

Today’s thought is from Proverbs, a book of common sense.  It is meant to teach the reader how to live life wisely or skillfully.  It was mostly written by Solomon, but other wise men contributed to the book as well.

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small” Proverbs 24:10 (KJV).

Strength in the face of adversity is the true test of one’s endurance. One test of a person’s worth is how he behaves under pressure.  if he gives up when the going is rough, he doesn’t have what it takes.

“Christ, if ever my footsteps should falter,

And I be prepared for retreat;

If desert and thorn cause lamenting,

Lord, show me Thy feet.

Thy bleeding feet, Thy nail-scarred feet,

My Jesus show me Thy feet,

O God, dare i show Thee

My hands and me feet?            By Amy Carmichael.

God bless you today.