W.I.S.E. Bible Study

 Sometimes I find it comforting that God makes God’s self-known in good and bad times. Romans 8:28 states, “   And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” In all things…lately for me, that is something I need to remember. October 1 st , a great month in my book. Fall leaves start to turn, campfire weather and gardening project set ups for next year. Yet in all the possibilities there are events that make us stand still. In those moments I try to remember the words: In all things. Lord, we thank you for the day. As we write the days chapter help us to see your grace in all things. The grace of comfort, courage, peace and consoling. Bring us the needs of our day as we praise you on the path…

One of my first calls on the rescue squad reminded me of this verse: “As they were proceeding on their Journey someone said to him, “I will follow yo wherever you go. Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” Luke 9:57-58. The reason this popped into mind is because a rescue squad can get crowded. It was late at night and no place to rest. Tomorrow is October and marks Fire Prevention Month. I pray for all who serve the community, because truly there is no place to rest your head in time of need. To the Lord of many names, protect, guide, and provide rest to first responders and those, like dispatchers and others who serve the community. Help them to be at their best reflecting your compassion and comfort to those in need. May their hands and feet work swiftly and expertly as they serve in Jesus name, on the path…  

Happy feast of the Archangels. Revelation 12:7-8 “Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.” Rapheal and Gabriel are the Archangels. I think of these three often and call upon them as a messenger to God. I pray to Michael to protect, Raphael to heal, and Gabriel to speak of the Lord’s will for me. As you go, talk to these angels as they are here to help us. When you feel on the defense, or that you have to fight, drop your sword and turn it over to Michael. Are you not feeling well or know someone who isn’t? Pray to Raphael, the angel will provide. Don’t believe me? Read the book of Tobit. Gabriel sends message, ask the angel for what God needs you to hear today. Lord, we thank you for angels. We appreciate the Archangels that walk with us. We ask that they know our love and devotion to you, and how their presence reveals yours. Gu...

 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5 Sometimes the day is sunny, yet you don’t feel sunny inside. Today’s scripture is a reminder that hope in God can start to move aside clouds to reveal the sun. So what is hope? Something you tell yourself so you don’t face things? A false world to escape reality? No. One of hope’s synonyms is courage. It is the ability to face head on and know that you have everything you need to work through any difficulties: any clouds in your path. Today, if your day is sunny, share it with someone else. Lend an ear and listen to what is making them downcast or disturbed. Help them to move the clouds away and truly believe putting your hope in God will move clouds and allow you to praise God on the path…

 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Today we are going camping for a couple of days with family. Packing isn’t my favorite thing, but a necessity when going away. “All things work together for the good.” For something good to happen, we go through things we don’t like a lot of the time. God has a plan for each of us, yet many times it isn’t fun to get through some things. Being a Christian can be hard at times. Struggles happen, or we are climbing difficult paths. I know, like packing, there is an end result. The “how” in handling the situations can point to God, and reveal our true faith. Lord today help us to “pack” and find joy in the difficult situation. We thank you for another day, another chance to reveal your glory to others. We thank you for walking with us, loving us and forgiving us on the path…

“Two things I ask of you, deny them not to me before I die: Put falsehood and lying far from me, give me neither poverty nor riches; provide me only with the food I need; Lest, being full, I deny you, saying, "Who is the LORD?" Or, being in want, I steal and profane the name of my God.” Proverbs 30:7-9 The scripture verses struck me today, because how often do we ask to just have enough? Being satisfied is a Christian trait. I’m not talking about struggling or being poor but knowing that you have enough. Why? Because you won’t question the Lord nor will you want more and more and more and become covetous. I’ve been thinking about the “hand you have been dealt,” syndrome. I think a good card player can do a lot with any hand. When news comes that is unwelcome, search for the silver lining. Sometimes it’s like digging for silver, but it is there. Contentment. Contentment is a blessing. Many people talk about peace. Peace is finding contentment. Lord, today help us to find con...