When The Door Slams
The wicked man does deceptive work, But to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18
There are many ways to invest our lives, but none offers greater reward than devoting ourselves to the pursuit of righteousness and trust. Every area of our lives should reflect the holiness of God that is ours by salvation: our thoughts, so that nothing we think about would be inappropriate for a child of God; our actions, so that our lives demonstrate that we serve a holy God; our integrity, so that we are above reproach in all our relationships.
Think about this: Are you taking God's righteousness in your life for granted? Righteousness and truth is something you must allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life. Instead of sowing holy thoughts, are you allowing evil and sinful thoughts to grow in your mind? Are you allowing lust to grow unchecked within you? Does enmity, bitterness, jealousy, or just lying and unforgiveness remain in your life? Jesus said if we seek first God and His righteousness, everything else will follow (Matt. 6:33).
There is great reward in sowing righteousness and truth. What are you presently doing to plant trust and holiness in your life? (1 Pet. 1:15). How are you putting righteousness in your mind so that your thoughts are holy? How are you cultivating righteousness and trust in your relationships so that you maintain your integrity? Are you instilling righteousness and truth in your activities so that your life is above reproach? If you want to harvest righteousness and trust in your life tomorrow, you must plant seeds of righteousness and truth today.
Ask the Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for His Forgiveness.
Never Rest Ministries
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