Wise counsel

WORDs of Saving Grace - wise counsel

Proverbs 19:21  There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

There will be times when we may not agree with the Word of God, and we lean to our own understanding, but our hearts are deceptive and God is always true and faithful.

We can find peace, rest and assurance when we trust in the counsel of the Lord rather than what we believe is right in our own eyes.

Deuteronomy 12:8

Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.

If there is one message from the Lord where we should have absolute confidence, faith and rock solid understanding it is the message of the cross.

Jesus came, died and rose again to save sinners, and to deliver us from the power of sin, which is death.

Self righteous, holier than thou attitudes, and condemnation of others is sickening to God (Revelation 3:16).

But a humble heart and submission to the Holy Spirit is pleasing in His eyes.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.