Thursday... But are we great or a disgrace?

Some would say that we are great if they are in charge. Some would say we are great because of how large we are or how much wealth we have or power or influence.

But Proverbs 14:34 (NLT) says, "Godliness makes a nation great," Now some people can be said to be great because of their Godliness but is our nation great or a disgrace? The whole verse says, "Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people."

The MESSAGE puts it this way, "God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak." Oh if we would devote our lives to God.

We are headed into Easter weekend. It shows a weak nation that turned their back on God and even killed God's Son. Yes there were people who were devoted to God but their nation wasn't. Even their religious leaders turned their back on God and they were a disgrace.

Oh God, may we turn back to You, may we truly be devoted to you. May we be great again.

Over in Matthew 22 the religious leaders met with Jesus three different times. Verse 18 (NLT) says, "But Jesus knew their evil motives. 'You are hypocrites!' he said, 'Why are you trying to trap me?'" And the same is true today.

Proverbs 14:2 says, "Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him." Verse 3, "A fool's proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe."

And then verses 6 & 7, "A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding. Stay away from fools, for you won't find knowledge on their lips." And then verse 8, "The prudent understand where they are going but fools deceive themselves." Oh God may we not despise you and not be deceived.

Verses 34 & 35, "Godliness makes a nation great but sin is a disgrace to any people. A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him." Oh God, may we be great and not a disgrace to you. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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