"A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil." (Proverbs 13:19 NKJV)
Nothing sweeter than a desire accomplished, which starts with God. He is the source of everything good. Lord Jesus gives this command: “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and ALL these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33) Those are wisdom and knowledge of things of God - riches, honor, grace, peace and joy in the fellowship with the Holy Spirit and communion with our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, our soul is quickened and blessed, and be in a state of peace with all humanity - even in a state of turmoil. Scripture says: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18 NIV)
Contentions and disputes become things of the past. It belongs to fools who hold on to evil ways. Who consider it aversion to turn away from wickedness? Fools! The Psalmist declares this warning to fools clutching tight to their wicked ways: "The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with passion. On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot." (Psalm 11:5, 6 NIV)
So, let us nurture a desire sweet to our soul: Seek peace, instead of conflict; let Jesus reign, by grace His favors rain! In His Lordship over our lives, we have this assurance and warning: "This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him. If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us." (2 Timothy 2:11-12 NLT)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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