The Daily Breadcast

“A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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A mother’s son became very angry and exchanged harsh words. The mother told her son, “go take a walk.” The son complied in disgust. He stomped out of the room then out of the house and began to walk the neighborhood. As he walked, he mumbled to himself complaining about how his mother was unfair. At times he would stomp grumbling as he rehearsed the event. He eventually returned home where his mother was waiting. As he walked up to her, she could see the expression on his face was one of anger. As she asked how he was feeling, he began to vent that anger towards her. She raised her arm pointing to the sidewalk and said again, “go take a walk.” He stomped away. As he took that second walk, his thoughts began to change. He rehearsed his mother’s words instead of his own. The realization of his disrespect and belligerence became apparent. The further he walked the more labored his footsteps became; finally returning home. As he opened the door his drooped shoulders and bowed head told his mother the condition of his heart.

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How often do we focus on talent, education, intelligence, or athleticism? In our world it’s the smart, beautiful, witty, and athletic ones we consider successes. If, on the other hand, you’re fat, ugly, dumb, and clumsy you are nobody.

Judging people from the outward has always been around. Nebuchadnezzar did it with Daniel. He thought that because Daniel was good looking he was also be smart. When Samuel went into the house of Jesse, he saw all of David’s brothers. They all looked like kings, but God did not look out the outside: he looks at the heart (1 Sam. 16:7).

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“This wisdom I have also seen under the sun, and it seemed great to me: There was a little city with few men in it; and a great king came against it, besieged it, and built great snares around it. Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that same poor man. Then I said: “Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, And his words are not heard. Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war; But one sinner destroys much good.”” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9‬:‭13‬-‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

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Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

Our beliefs are challenged. Our honesty as Christians is tested in the face of trouble if we remain honest. We are overwhelmed with work by employment or at home. This is when we recite this passage to revive strength, which is good. But the context of this powerful statement is to be content within our spirit. The strength of Christ is to withstand duress, not overpower it. Paul further describes this strength in Ephesians 3:16-19 and 1 Corinthians 10:13. It is for enduring faith, improved knowledge and understanding, and deeper love; i.e., the fullness of God.

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So many people need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ, and part of that good news is the things offered in Christ compared to the reality outside of Christ.

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This is an old expression which has lost much of its meaning upon us today. Back in the old days (I mean ancient history old) city infrastructure didn't exist. There were no sewers, no running water, only basic roads and few places to stay. No hotels, no restaurants, no Walmart. Long stretches of dirt, gravel and stone were worn down by frequent travel from wagons and animals to form “roads” or “highways.” Travel was slow and difficult much of the time. It took weeks, even months to get anywhere. In addition, you had to bring all the supplies you need with you, it being unlikely to find supplies along the way. Some of these roads would twist around close to an oasis to provide water and basic shelter from sun and wind. Walking or riding in a wagon for miles, weeks to months at a time. This was the normal mode of travel. In American history think of the “westward movement” when wagon trains were formed and families would leave Kansas City, cross the Mississippi river arriving in California. Records tell us this road from start to finish took four months. And this was as late as the 1870’s!

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Control what you can control, and don’t complain. Have you ever observed those who complain the most seem to be doing the worst in almost every area of their life, but those who do not complain are doing the best? Who would you rather be around, one who complained or one who controlled what they could control?

Complaining is toxic. It pulls everybody in reach down. It focuses us on the worst in people rather than the best. It demeans God’s gifts rather than using them to glorify Him. And complaining about something we cannot control is a waste of energy; it never solves the complaint.

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I am crucified with Christ, it’s no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me.

I am in Jesus, He is in me, we are one.

I have the mind of Christ.

I am the righteousness of God, in Christ

I have been cleansed, forgiven, made new. 

In Jesus, I am thoroughly loved, adored, treasured and worthy to receive all His blessings.

With Jesus, I am an heir of all things. What belongs to Him, now also belongs to me.

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There is a reason God commanded the children of Israel “thou shalt have no other gods before me” (Exodus 19: 6).  God expects his people to be a “holy nation” (2 Peter 3: 9), a people who display him in the very fabric of their lives (Romans 12:1- 2).  To “let your light so shine... (Matthew 5: 16) illuminating all life with the light of God.  Simply put no idols needed.  As John states we are God's image to the world! (1 John 4:12).  We do this by being transformed into the image of Christ (John 1: 18, Colossians 1: 15, Hebrews 1: 3, Romans 8: 29).

Living as God's image to mankind is a challenge. Each look, every word, the tone of our voice, even my appearance is to display God to others.  This conduct of life is daily moment by moment work.  As we live in this priestly sacrificial manner, we “prove that which is good and acceptable, the perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).

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