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How Is It That A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City?

How Is It That A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom know to keep their view of wealth in perspective. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Television news constantly reports on the economic issues of the day: inflation, gas prices, housing costs, and the threat of recession. Markets are constantly fluctuating. World events impact world markets. Fortunes come and fortunes go.

For those with wealth, their money can be like Solomon tells us in Proverbs 18:11 (ESV).

“A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.”

Do you have a high wall of protection based on some tangible resource? Has your imagined wall of protection allowed you to be less than ready if a financial crisis were to bring about financial ruin?

Wise advice: Be prepared if the high wall in your imagination is not high enough.

Instead trust God.

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Let Your Heart Take Courage!

Let Your Heart Take Courage!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for the saints who let their hearts take courage. In Jesus name, amen.

God is willing and able to help the faithful. Most believers know the importance of loving God. Loving God requires action. Like the first chapter of Joshua, the traits of being strong and taking courage also appear in Psalm 31:23-24 (ESV).

“Love the Lord, all you his saints!
The Lord preserves the faithful
but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage,
all you who wait for the Lord!”

Don’t look to prideful people for wisdom. These kinds of people think they are in control when, in reality, the Lord is in charge. Exchange pride for the love of God. Watch what happens.

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A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City!

A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom about how to view wealth. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Television news constantly reports on the economic issues of the day: inflation, gas prices, housing costs, and the threat of recession. Markets are constantly fluctuating. World events impact world markets. Fortunes come and fortunes go.

For those with wealth, their money can be like Solomon says in Proverbs 18:11 (ESV).

“A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.”

Do you have a high wall of protection based on some tangible resource? Has your imagined wall of protection allowed you to be less than ready if a financial crisis were to bring about financial ruin? My advice: Be prepared if the high wall in your imagination is not high enough.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Who, Me? Be Strong and Courageous?

Who, Me? Be Strong and Courageous?

Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who need to be reminded to be strong and courageous. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Being strong not only implies being physically able, but strong can also mean having mental toughness.

That’s what it means in the first chapter of Joshua, where God has to tell Joshua more than once what he requires.

He says in Joshua 1:6 (ESV): “Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.”
In verse 9, God repeats his command:, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Being strong and courageous is not just for Joshua. Take action. Be strong and courageous from now on.

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