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Proverbs 3

April 11, 2017 by Alex Coubrough

Tuesday 11th April 2017

Today’s exhortation – God help me

I want to share two testimonies about what it means to literally, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5-6‬). When I finished university, I had trouble finding a job. I was under the impression that getting a job after university was straightforward, but that was far from the case. After months of searching with no success, One day out of desperation I threw myself on my bed and said, “God I am tired. I’ve tried everything, I can’t do it anymore, help me.” It was a Tuesday and by Friday that same week, I had a full-time job!

The 2nd is quite embarrassing. I was getting ready for bed and was looking for my pyjamas to wear. After nearly an hour of searching, I just screamed, “O God help me.” Soon after saying that, I sat on my bed, looked in the mirror and saw that I was wearing it the whole time! So often without meaning to, we feel ok God, I can do this, You don’t need to get involved and then when we get stuck, we are like me, “O God help me.” We can save ourselves a whole lot of trouble if we turn to Him first before doing anything! If we do, then He says “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left.” (Isaiah‬ ‭30‬:‭21‬). Have a blessed week. Amen

Francis Hans-Jorie

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Isaiah 30, Proverbs 3

October 11, 2016 by Alex Coubrough

Tuesday 11th October 2016

Today’s exhortation – empty us Lord

I have often wondered why God let Joseph go to prison. Why did He let all this trouble come upon an innocent man? Indeed we all wonder, why do the wicked flourish and the righteous suffer? I believe it’s because it’s the only way we get to know Him and see our absolute need of Him. I have also concluded that Joseph had to be emptied of himself so that God could fill him with Himself. David was afflicted too though he was innocent and he said, “The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart. It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.”‭‭ (Psalms‬ ‭119:69,71‬).

Indeed, “For the LORD corrects those He loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom He delights.” ‭(Proverbs‬ ‭3:12‬). Every day Joseph spent in prison and suffered injustice brought him to a place of complete emptiness so that God could fill him with His Spirit. I believe when this was done, his promotion came. When Pharaoh sought for a man to put in charge of saving Egypt, the bible says “And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”” (Genesis‬ ‭41:38‬). Father, please bring us to the end of ourselves and empty us so that we can be completely filled with Your Spirt. Amen!

Francis Hans-Jorie

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Genesis 41, Joseph, Proverbs 3, Psalms 113, Spirit Filled

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