Pastor Bob DuPar
October 19, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Jeremiah 33:1-34:22; 1 Timothy 4:1-16; Psalm 89:1-13; Proverbs 25:23-24

Observation

“This is what the Lord says, He who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it – the Lord is His name: ‘Call to Me and I will answer you tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:2-3

This verse reminds me of Romans 11:33,

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!”

“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” 1 Timothy 4:1

“…Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:7b-8

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. …Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”
1 Timothy 4:12-13, 16

Application

What an awesome promise that as I pursue God He will share “great and unsearchable things” which I do not know.

An investment in godliness is an eternal investment!

Paying close attention to how we live our life and what we believe is not just a personal safeguard, but it also provides protection and benefit to those who listen to us and follow our example.

Prayer

“Lord, grant me the wisdom and desire to pursue You everyday – not in an obligatory, mechanical manner, but passionately and wholeheartedly.”