Saturday... There are so many voices, there is so much to eat.

Now there are so many choices in each day. There are so many voices that clamor for our attention. And our day and our life is dependent on which one we listen to or feed on.

The Psalmist in Psalm 128:1-2 (AMP) says, "Blessed [happy and sheltered by God's favor] is everyone who fears the Lord [and worships Him with obedience], who walks in His ways and lives according to His commandment. For you will eat the fruit of [the labor of] your hands, you will be happy and blessed and it will be well with you."

So what are we eating today, what voice are we listening to?

Now the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 (NLT) says, "Dear brothers and sister, when I was with you I couldn't talk to you as I would spiritual people. I had to talk as though you belonged to this world or as though you were infants in Christ. I had to feed you with milk, not with solid food, because you weren't ready for anything stronger. And you still aren't ready, for you are still controlled by your sinful nature. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn't that prove you are controlled by your sinful nature? Aren't you living like people of the world?"

Good question, are we still living on milk and listening to our sinful nature when there is so much more to feed on?

Now Proverbs 8:1 (NLT) says, "Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!" Verses 5-7 says, "You simple people, use good judgement. You foolish people, show some understanding. Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right, for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception."

And then verses 34-36 (AMP), says, "Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my doorposts. For whoever finds me (Wisdom) finds life and obtains favor and grace from the Lord. But he who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself, all those who hate me love and court death."

And then back to Psalm 108:1-2 (NLT), "How joyful are those who fear the Lord - all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How joyful and prosperous you will be!" Yes, yes! "todaysbeginning

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