Faithful Stewardship
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.—Proverbs 27:23–24 (NIV)
Altogether, Methuselah lived a total of 969 years, and then he died.—Genesis 5:27 (NIV)
The Bible is filled with amazing details like the one in the above verse. at 969 years old, Methuselah was the oldest man in the Bible. Yet the most amazing part of reading the Bible is what happens when the spirit of God speaks directly to your heart through His Word.
Lord, Your Word is alive, and I am blessed to have it working in my life.
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.—Proverbs 27:23–24 (NIV)
But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.—Luke 6:27–28 (NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.—Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)