Graduates, as you reach another crossroads in your life, remember to draw on wisdom found in “The Bible.” The Bible “Is the greatest instruction book you will ever read and study.” “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness . . .” 2 Timothy 3:16-17
I have learned that true success goes beyond the trappings of wealth, power, and prestige; it is honoring God in your everyday life, in your home, your school, your workplace, at church, and in your community.
An unknown author once said of the Bible: The Bible, “Contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrine is Holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true and its decisions are immutable.” “Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be Holy.”
The Bible contains, “Light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, and the soldier’s sword.” In The Bible, “Paradise is restored, Heaven is opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its main object, and the glory of God is its end.”
The Bible should, “Fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.” “It is a source of wealth, a paradise of glory and a river of joy.”
The Bible “Is given to you in life, it will be opened at the judgment and it will be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibilities; it will reward the greatest labor; and it will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.”
Beware of Unusual Situations — Have you ever wondered why something unusual happened in your daily life? It’s often a sign that God is up to something. Because God speaks in quiet tones, as Christians we must have a heighten sense of awareness of what God may want to do in these unusual circumstances.
At times God may cause you to have a flat tire to delay you just to put someone in your path to hear His Word; He may cause you to sit next to an individual that needs your prayers about something that has them perplexed and through you He gives them the answer that they have been seeking.
I have heard a member say that the church pastor must have discussed their situation with the visiting evangelist because his message fit their situation too good not to know what was going on in their life at the time. They just knew that what they had shared with the pastor, he had told the evangelist, however, the pastor did not discussed their business; the situation was that in church they were quietly listening to the evangelist and God had sent their answer through the him.
Take heed, you can be sure that God is raising the spiritual bar for Christians who will listen and want to impact the world for Christ today. He wants to break through into people’s lives supernaturally by giving Christians insights into the needs of people in order to bring them to Christ who can take care of their needs.
“Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:20 & 21
I love and I am inspired by all of the Words of God, but the aforementioned book and verses are my favorite; I receive much comfort from them, may they encourage you as much as they reassure and motivate me.
There will be situations that you will find yourself in that are open doors for bring Christ into the circumstance. In fact, He is the one orchestrating the incident!
The next time an unusual situation develops, be aware that God may be creating such a circumstance to bring His glory into the situation. Sacrifice some of your time and take a few moments to offer help and pray for the individual. Beware of the opportunity of unusual situations
