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  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 10 (11/10) is Proverbs 11:10

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 10 (11/10) is Proverbs 11:10
    “When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.”
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 10 (11/10) is Proverbs 11:10.  Proverbs 11:10 says, “When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.”

    Righteous Living brings Rejoicing while the exit of the Wicked brings Relief

    Our verse for the date of November 10 (11/10) comes from the Book of Proverbs which is famous for giving to us a variety of CONTRAST.  One of the most frequent contrasts is that of the RIGHTEOUS and the WICKED.   Here we find both bringing JOY to a city but for totally different reasons. 

    When the righteous are doing well the city rejoices.  Even those who are not righteous benefit from the prosperity and peace that righteous living brings.  Those who are described as “the righteous” are those who themselves do what is right.  They are law-abiding citizens and are hard workers who provide for their needs and are generous to help those in need.  They look out for the BEST interest of others.  The righteous have an eye to the future and seek to make decisions that bring about a better future for the next generation.  (These are but a few characteristics found throughout the Book of Proverbs).  Life is better with the righteous around!

    On the other hand. when the wicked perish there is a sense of relief.  Literally, it is described here as gladness.  As the wicked live their wicked lifestyle they don’t just bring pain to themselves but also to all who are around them.  They damage and destroy themselves and they damage and destroy others.  While the righteous bring pleasure to a city the wicked bring pain to the city.  One feels safe around the righteous while one feels fearful and unsafe around the wicked.  No wonder the proverb says there is gladness when they are no longer around.  

    It is worth noting that God responds to both the righteous and the wicked and His response does impact others.  In understanding God’s response to the righteous and the wicked we look at Proverbs 3:33.  It says, “The LORD’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the dwelling of the righteous.”

    I hope it is sobering to you to think that the way you live can be bringing God’s blessings to your neighborhood or it could be bringing God’s curse to your neighborhood,   I trust you want to be a blessing to your family, friends, and neighbors.   Doing what is right will open the windows of heaven for Him to pour out blessings on those around you!  

    Let us bring pleasure to our fellow citizens and not pain!  

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 10 (11/10) is Proverbs 11:10. It says, “When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.”

    Continue Strong being a blessing living right and doing right!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 9 (11/9) is Ecclesiastes 11:9

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 9 (11/9) is Ecclesiastes 11:9
    “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment.” 
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 9 (11/9) is Ecclesiastes 11:9. Ecclesiastes 11:9 says, “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; But know that for all these God will bring you into judgment.”

    Wisdom says ENJOY your YOUTH with an EYE on ETERNITY

    Being young is such a WONDERFUL time of life yet so many young people WISH to rush through their youth.  Remember how you could not wait to be a certain age?  

    Ecclesiastes 11:9 tells us not to RUSH through our youth but REJOICE in our days of being young!  While it can be STRESSFUL it really is a most WONDERFUL time of life!  A young person should ENJOY these days!  They should not wish them away.  And definitely, they should not waste them!

    Many of you reading this are either parents of a YOUTH and/or you minister to those who are YOUTH.  You should have Ecclesiastes 11:9 as one of your go to verses for advising, yes, discipling your youth.  It is one of the best for reminding a young person of the tremendous opportunities they have to dream and explore possibilities with their life.  It also is one of the best verses to remind them that choices have consequences. I do not know how many times I have said you make your choices and then your choice make you!  Young people need to know this. Young people need to know the law of sowing and reaping.   

    Placing Ecclesiastes 11:9 before your youth helps them to KNOW they will ANSWER for their ACTIONS.  While they are free to choose their activities and actions, they are not free to choose who they answer to for their actions.  Each young person has a variety of AUTHORITY that they answer to their lives like parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, coaches, and even local authorities like police (and I would include pastors).  However, they need to be taught that the authority of authorities that they answer to is God!  

    Yes, a young person is to REJOICE in their youth.  But they are also to REMEMBER in their youth who they answer to.  They are to enjoy their youth with an eye toward eternity.  

    Along with using Ecclesiastes 11:9 for training and discipling your youth be sure to keep before them 1 Timothy 4:12 as it teaches the right actions to take.  In case you are not remembering it: 1Tomothy 4:12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 9 (11/9) is Ecclesiastes 11:9. It says, “Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; But know (REMEMBER) that for all these God will bring you into judgment.”

    Make wise choices!  Help young people to make wise choices that they will be glad they made when standing before God!

    Continue Strong for Him enjoying every day with an eye toward eternity
    And remember to DATE THE WORD!

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 8 (11/8) is Hebrews 11:8

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 8 (11/8) is Hebrews 11:8
    “By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” 
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 8 (11/8) is Hebrews 11:8.  Hebrews 11:8 says, “By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.”

    Abel worshiped by faith! Enoch walked by faith! Noah worked by faith! and now we read of Abraham and Abraham WENT by faith!

    If you have gone on long, (and even short) road trips with children you almost always get the question of WHERE ARE WE GOING? HOW MUCH LONGER TILL WE GET THERE?  ARE WE THERE YET? Well, imagine what it would be like to travel with Abraham.  The Bible says he went out NOT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING.  As he is asked where we are going he could only say, “I don’t know.”  Can you imagine the question ARE WE THERE YET being asked multiple times and Abraham just shaking his head and saying “NO!!”  How about the classic HOW MUCH LONGER ABRAHAM and hearing “I DON’T KNOW!”   

    When we look at Abraham in the Hall of Faith we learn he WENT by faith!   God called Abraham to leave the familiar and go to the UNKOWN.  Even without knowing VITAL details Abraham WENT!

    So let me ask you, how much information do you have to have to obey God? 

    Friends, when it comes to living a life of FAITH you are going to have to work through the challenge of NOT KNOWING ALL THE DETAILS.  Matter of fact there just might only be very few details.  All Abraham had was God had said go. He did not the details of the exact location he was to go to.  He did not get the details of how long it would take to get there.  He did not get the details of what he would do when he got there.  All had was God said GO!

    I do want you to consider Abraham’s faith.  Even thoughAbraham DID NOT KNOW WHERE HE WAS GOING he DID KNOW that GOD KNEW where he was to go.  With the knowledge that GOD KNEW Abraham then BY FAITH went!

    Does your spiritual journey have moments of knowing but not knowing?  You KNOW God has told you to do something but the details are really fuzzy.  You find yourself having to say I don’t know to a whole of questions but then you say I DO KNOW WHO DOES KNOW!   I hope you have had, are having, and will have these moments on your faith journey.   And when they happen, I hope you will recall that Abraham WENT!

    Make no mistake that doing what God calls you to do will not include all the details.  You are going to have to be comfortable with NOT KNOWING BUT KNOWING!  You are going to have to be comfortable not knowing the details, but KNOWING the ONE who does know the details.  When you GO and DO what He has said in these moments you will be able to say BY FAITH you WENT!

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 8 (11/8) is Hebrews 11:8.  It says, “By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.”

    My prayer for you is that when God says GO your testimony will be you WENT!

    Continue Strong,
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 7 (11/7) is Hebrews 11:7

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 7 (11/7) is Hebrews 11:7
    “By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.” 
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 7 (11/7) is Hebrews 11:7. Hebrews 11:7 says, “By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.”

    By FAITH Noah WORKED

    Based on the word that Noah received from the Lord, Noah went to WORK.  Noah’s actions of faith came from a divine warning which then motivated him as he had a godly fear.   He had a reverence for God.  As God spoke Noah listened because of His view of God having supreme authority over his life!  As God spoke Noah obeyed!

    He obeyed on preparing an ARK in preparation for an event that the world had never heard of as God said it was going to RAIN and there will be a FLOOD.  Noah, by FAITH, obeyed to do something never heard of before!  

    As we think of Noah his example ultimately is that BY FAITH Noah WORKED. As James says,  “faith without works is dead!” (James 2:26) Noah heard what God said and by faith obeyed and went to work doing what God said! 

    Does your faith work?  When God speaks to you do you OBEY and by faith do the WORK that He has called you to do? Does your faith work?

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 7 (11/7) is Hebrews 11:7. It says, “By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.”

    Continue Strong with a FAITH THAT WORKS!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 6 (11/6) is Hebrews 11:6

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 6 (11/6) is Hebrews 11:6
    “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 6 (11/6) is Hebrews 11:6. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.“

    We learn one of the greatest ESSENTIALS that God EXPECTS of us. God is looking for FAITH! Yes, there must be FAITH for salvation (Eph. 2:8) but also FAITH for living as we walk by faith, not sight (2 Corinthians 5:7), and FAITH for service!

    Hebrews 11 is FAITH’s Hall of Fame. People of FAITH believe the evidence of things not seen which means that He IS! This is our FIRM CONVICTION!  WE BELIEVE THAT HE IS EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOT SEEN HIM!  And we have a HOPE, a steadfast CONFIDENCE that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 

    May I ask what steps of FAITH are you taking today?  

    Let us be PLEASING God in attempting what He is putting in our hearts to do!!  Move forward by FAITH!  

    (For inspiration to take steps of faith I encourage you to read Hebrews 11 at least 11 times during November!! Take 5 minutes and FUEL your faith for 2023 dreams!)

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 6 (11/6) is Hebrews 11:6. It says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

    Continue Strong serving God BY FAITH!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 5 (11/5) is Hebrews 11:5

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 5 (11/5) is Hebrews 11:5
    “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.” 
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 5 (11/)5 is Hebrews 11:5. Hebrews 11:5 says, “By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”

    This verse tells of one of the most unusual events for a human in that Enoch did not die as God TOOK HIM so that he did not see death. It reminds us that some of us will not die as a group of Christians will be raptured (perhaps today!!) 

    While reading of that incredible event for Enoch what I find even more inspiring is his beautiful, yes, powerful testimony! He walked with God (Gen. 5:24 “And Enoch walked with God”) and He pleased God!!!  Now for that statement to be made Enoch was a man of faith because without faith you cannot PLEASE God (Heb. 11:6).  He walked with God and He pleased God! 

    In 2 Cor. 5:9 Paul wrote that “we make it our aim to please Him.” M ay that be our desire! May you enjoy walking with God and may each attitude you have and action you take bring joy to Him!!

    Remember that if you please God it does not matter who you please and if you displease God it does not matter who you please.

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 5 (11/)5 is Hebrews 11:5.  It says, “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”
    Continue Strong walking by faith pleasing Him,
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 4 (11/4) is Hebrews 11:4

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 4 (11/4) is Hebrews 11:4
    “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.” 
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 4 (11/4) is Hebrews 11:4. Hebrews 11:4 says, “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.”

    Salvation is FAITH ALONE!  WORKS DON’T WORK!

    The story of the two DIFFERENT sacrifices which Cain and Abel brought to God has laid out the TWO different approaches mankind has taken to restore their broken relationship with God. And only one of the ways WORKS!
    Taking a quick look back at Genesis 4:2-4 we read what Hebrews 11:4 speaks of: “Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.  3  And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the LORD. 4  Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat.  And the LORD respected Abel and his offering, 5  but He did not respect Cain and his offering.”

    What has happened here?  Abel brought a SACRIFICE in which blood was shed and life was taken. Cain brought his WORKS.  While Cain’s was a sacrifice it was more of an offering.  It was something that he give from his work.   No life is taken and no blood is shed.   

    With an offering of works from the fruit of the ground and the offering of a sacrifice of an animal’s life, you have two totally different SACRIFICES offered to God. 

    And only one of them WORKS with God!

    When we consider what works with God, I like to say WORKS DON’T WORK!  
    God says, “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9  not of works, lest anyone should boast.”  Ephesians 2:8-9
    God makes a statement that “without the shedding of blood there can be no remission of sins!”  Hebrews 9:22b

    Think about when Jesus Christ died.  He shed His precious blood. Peter writes in 1 Peter 1:18-19 “knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19  but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.     

    In comparison to Abel, Jude tells of “the way of Cain.” (Jude 1:11) His way is the way of works.  Keywords for Cain would be DO or DON’T.   He would say to get to heaven you better DO and there is a long list.  Or he might say DON’T and then include a long list of things NOT TO DO!  Cain has the way of religions around the world.   It is the religion of DO and DON’T!  The way of Cain is works will work and we need to know the “way of Cain” is wrong.  WORKS DON’T WORK!

    Christianity is not about DO or DON’T.  It is about DONE.  All that is needed for our salvation was DONE by Jesus Christ.  He was the lamb of God that died for the sins of the world.  On the cross, He said, “It is FINISHED.”  DONE.  PERIOD!!!  Hebrews 9:12  says, “Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.”

    Are you trying to WORK your way to heaven?  Friend, it can’t be done!  WORKS DON’T WORK!
    Have you placed your faith totally in Jesus Christ for salvation?  If so, you are on your way to heaven!  

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 4 (11/4) is Hebrews 11:4. It says, “By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.”

    Continue Strong by FAITH ALONE!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 3 (11/3) is Luke 11:3

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 3 (11/3) is Luke 11:3
    “Give us day by day our daily bread.”
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 3 (11/3) is Luke 11:3. Luke 11:3 says, “Give us day by day our daily bread.”

    The PRAYER FOR BASIC PROVISIONS

    Luke 11:3 is part of what we call the Lord’s Prayer but is really the “Disciple’s Prayer” as the prayer that Jesus taught was for the disciples!  You may recall that in Luke 11:1 that as He was praying ONE of His DISCIPLES asked that He teach them to pray!  What followed are some of the best instructions a person can ever learn when it comes to PRAYER!   I suspect many of you can quote by memory but just in case this is what Jesus taught:

    2  So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as [it is] in heaven.
    3  Give us day by day our daily bread.
    4  And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.”

    When Jesus taught in Matthew 6 He had as the conclusion “For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

    Our verse to date on November 3 (11/3) is considered the hinge verse of the “Lord’s Prayer” as it moves us from a time of adoration to God to now a time of asking for our needs.  In verse 2 you find the word “YOUR” 3 times.  In that verse, we adore and praise God.   There is a spirit of submission as we want His kingdom and His will accomplished.  

    Having focused on the adoration of the Father and the agenda of heaven Jesus teaches to ASK for the things needed on EARTH, things the HEAVENLY FATHER provides.  The things we most need are the provision of daily bread, forgiveness, guidance, and protection.  

    I would like for us to consider that in asking for day by day our daily bread Jesus is instructing us to ask for the MOST BASIC of needs.  We need food and water to live.  While we might consider this too small for our Father in heaven, I like to say that while there is NOTHING TOO BIG TO ASK of GOD, there is nothing TOO SMALL to ask of GOD!   After all, He takes care of a sparrow, and He keeps count of the hairs on your head.   YOU must know He is interested in every detail of your life, down to the smallest detail.  It is not petty to ask Him to provide the most basic of needs for your life.  He is expecting you to ASK!

    I also want you to consider that the prayer request here is a prayer of FAITH.  He did not tell us to ask the Heavenly Father for a year’s supply of food.  He teaches us to be DAILY RELIANT on Him. Asking day by day for daily bread brings the immediate reminder that you will be needing to ask DAY by DAY for forgiveness; guidance; and PROTECTION!  

    I also find that as I pray for God to provide for my basic needs I am more grateful of His work in my life.  Asking God to give prompts a spirit of thanksgiving.   The prayer request allows me to reflect on yesterday’s blessings and acknowledge my gratitude for His gracious provisions! 

    In closing, I would like to share one of the greatest “TIPS” I have received for developing a strong walk with the Lord.  Dr. Elmer Towns challenges us to pray the “Lord’s Prayer” as the first thing we did upon waking up.  He taught us to let our first thoughts be of adoration to God and then asking Him to give us what we needed for the day!  This tip has served me well and I believe it will serve you well! 

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 3 (11/3) is Luke 11:3. It says, “Give us day by day our daily bread.”

    Continue Strong asking your Heavenly Father for daily needs!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 2 (11/2) is John 11:2

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 2 (11/2) is John 11:2
    John 11:2 says, “It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.”
    Our verse to DATE the Word on November 2 (11/2) is John 11:2. John 11:2 says, “It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.”

    A Display of Extravagant LOVE for Jesus

    While John 11 is the story about the sickness and the death of Lazarus and then how Jesus brought him back from the grave John interestingly found it necessary when introducing the sisters of Lazarus to tell about Mary’s display of extravagant love toward Jesus.  The full story is told in John 12 but John, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, believed the reader needed to know about the beautiful action that Mary had done.  It seems like John believed anytime anyone hears about Mary of Bethany they need to think about her display of extravagant love for Jesus.  And what a way to be remembered!!!

    In pondering the actions described by John about Mary allow me to point out just a couple of things.  First, notice the statement that she “wiped His feet with her hair.”  There are three stories in the Bible about Mary of Bethany and did you know that in each story you find Mary of Bethany at the feet of Jesus?   In Luke 10:38-42 Jesus came to dinner at the home of Mary and Martha.  Jesus will start TEACHING and Mary LEFT the kitchen to SIT at His feet to LISTEN and  LEARN.  It was a pleasant day and Mary took advantage of the opportunity to store up knowledge about Jesus!

    Later in John 11, we find her again at the feet of Jesus.  This time the day is painful and has been very perplexing as she and her sister had informed Jesus that Lazarus, whom He loved, was sick yet Lazarus died. One can imagine how disappointing it must have been as they BELIEVED Jesus COULD heal Lazarus and they KNEW He WOULD heal Lazarus.  Yet Lazarus died.  When Jesus did arrive Mary went to His feet and there wept.  One can see her TRUSTING Jesus though she did not understand.  On this painful, perplexing day, she LEANED on Jesus and told Him how hurt she was.  Jesus would weep as He saw her tears. 

    Moving to John 12 (and back to John 11:2) we see Mary one more time at the feet of Jesus.  This story of her anointing Jesus with fragrant oil is told in Matthew and Mark.  John tells her she goes to His feet to wipe them in a beautiful act of humility and servanthood, yes, of love!  John 12 as well as Matthew and Mark will tell that the anointment was no ordinary anoint but rather some of the best money could buy.  It was valued at a year’s wages!!!!!

    Her expression of love was, without doubt, EXPENSIVE and EXTRAVAGANT. But for Mary of Bethany, Jesus deserved nothing but the VERY BEST.  And even though the disciples thought it was a waste Jesus commended her and paid her one of the highest honors in that wherever the gospel is preached Mary’s story of extravagant love is to be shared as well. (I fulfill His words with this devotional.)

    May I ask you if you are giving Jesus your best?  
    May I ask you if you are doing something that is extravagant – YES – appearing to be EXCESSIVE for Jesus?  
    Do you worry that family and friends might say THAT IS TOO MUCH?

    Years ago I read a message about Mary of Bethany from Chuck Swindoll and he gave the challenge to BREAK A VASE for Jesus!   Don’t hold back!  After all, He did not hold back.  Talk about extravagant love, He gave His life as a demonstration of His love. 

    Friends, you can never do TOO MUCH for Jesus! 

    To the one who went all in for us, we should go all out for Him. Follow the example of Mary of Bethany!
     
    Verse to DATE the Word on November 2 (11/2) is John 11:2. It says, “It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.”

    Would it not be great that every time someone said your name they thought of something you did for Jesus?

    Continue Strong displaying EXTRAVAGANT Love for Jesus!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD

  • Verse to DATE the Word on November 1 (11/1) is Ecclesiastes 11:1

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 1 (11/1) is Ecclesiastes 11:1
    “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.”
    NO RISK MEANS NO RETURN

    Ecclesiastes 11:1 is one of those head-scratching verses that you, probably like me, read and WONDER what does that mean???   I read it and think that for one to cast their bread of water means their bread is going to get wet and SINK.   And you will not find it later!!  Fish might find it, but you are not going to find it. 

    Pondering the verse though brings a meaning of TAKING A RISK.  The verse speaks of a ship loaded with grain and is in a safe and secure harbor.  While it is nice to have a ship loaded with grain and nice to have it in a safe place SHIPS were not made for HARBORS!  So the writer employs the captain to LAUNCH OUT!  Take the loaded ship of grain to a new market and see what you can get for it!

    For each of us, I remind that we fit into the parable to the talents found in Matthew 25.  We each have received talents and we have to decide to USE them.  Using them is risky.  I like to say INVOLVEMENT EXPOSES FLAWS.  We just might FAIL.  It is worth remembering that the parable tells of commendation for those who TRIED and is very condemning to the one who DID NOT TRY.   

    Check these very scary verses out:
    Matthew 25:24  He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed,  25  so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.’ 26  But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed? 27  Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. 28  So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents.”

    The master was angry because the servant was AFRAID.  He called the one who would not take a risk wicked and lazy.   What an indictment!!  

    In applying Ecclesiastes 11:1 I use the familiar NO RISK NO RETURN.  I also use a quote from a NASCAR driver who said, “IF YOU DON’T TAKE A CHANCE YOU DON’T HAVE A CHANCE.”

    Friend, “IF YOU DON’T TAKE A CHANCE YOU DON’T HAVE A CHANCE!!!”

    What is God prompting you to TRY?  Let today’s verse for the day motivate you to TAKE A CHANCE!!  

    Verse to DATE the Word on November 1 (11/1) is Ecclesiastes 11:1. It says, “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.”

    Continue Strong sailing your ship (life) outside the safe harbor!  Take a chance!
    And remember to DATE THE WORD!