Dannys Desk

God Feeds The Birds
 
MATTHEW 6:26 LB
26 Look at the birds! They don't worry about what to eat -- they
don't need to sow or reap or store up food -- for your heavenly
Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than
they are.
 
Have you ever watched birds eating on a snowy day? It takes 
some effort on their part. They don't just sit around waiting 
for someone to put food in their mouth.
 
Is God feeding them? Directly or indirectly?
 
Jesus stated clearly that God is the one who provides food for
the birds. This implies that God provides for every creature.
 
Yet, if a bird sits still, instead of gathering the food God
has provided for them, they will starve.
 
Yes, the birds can be a good lesson for us. They don't worry.
Neither should we. They gather what God provides for them. So
should we.
 
I don't know whether the birds are thankful to God, or not. But
we should be thankful. And we should recognize that God is the
Source of all the good that we enjoy in life.
 
So work, but don't worry. (And if you can't do normal work --
still don't worry, because God cares more for you than He does
the birds, and He will provide for you somehow.)
 
Dan'iel

Jesus Took A Nap
 
LUKE 8:23 NLT
23 On the way across, Jesus lay down for a nap, and while he
was sleeping the wind began to rise. A fierce storm developed
that threatened to swamp them, and they were in real danger.
 
So many people are driven -- feeling and acting like the
responsibility for running the whole world is on their
shoulders.
 
But Jesus was able to relax. Arguably, He had an important job
to do. Yet He had balance in His life. He knew when it was time
to take a nap.
 
Jesus also spent whole nights in prayer. So, His example does
not encourage laziness or apathy. Just balance -- and trust in
God, instead of worry.
 
Some may think it would be a sin to "take a nap" because we
should always be working. But Jesus never sinned, and we may
safely follow His example, and keep our lives in balance.

Have a balanced life

Dan'iel

Respect People

JAMES 3:9-10 NIV
9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we
curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.
10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers,
this should not be.

It seems that respect has gone out of style. But God’s
unchanging Word teaches us to treat people with respect.

Not agreeing with someone is no reason to treat them
disrespectfully. Just because they are wrong does not make them
unworthy of respect.

By His death for them, Jesus showed us He considers people
valuable and precious. So, we should not treat people as
insignificant or worthless.

Disrespecting people is actually disrespecting God who created
them.

God considers this so vital for wives, He gave a specific
command to respect their husband.

EPHESIANS 5:33 NIV
33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves
himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

Certainly, we should respect all people, but God obviously
thought a special reminder to wives was needed.

A wise woman will enjoy the benefits, both now and for
eternity, of acting on this command from a loving Heavenly
Father.

MATTHEW 25:40 NIV
40 “The King will reply, `I tell you the truth, whatever you
did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for
me.’

The world respects people who are rich, famous, and successful.
Anyone can do that.

But how do you treat those who are thought to be the “least,”
who seemingly cannot help you in any way?

Dan’iel

Be Quick To Listen
 
JAMES 1:19 NLT
19 My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to
speak, and slow to get angry.
 
You learn by listening -- not by talking.
 
The biggest barrier to learning is thinking you already know a
subject. If you think you already know everything, it is
difficult to learn anything more.
 
You can learn from every person -- if you will just listen to
what they have to say. Everyone knows something you do not
know.
 
Pride robs you from learning from others. Pride keeps you
ignorant -- while making you think you are wise.
 
ROMANS 1:22 NLT
22 Claiming to be wise, they became utter fools instead.
 
This is not to say you should accept everything you hear as
truth -- just that you should be humble enough, and respect
people enough, to listen and evaluate what they have to say.
 
Listen and learn. Talk too much and only embarrass yourself.
 
PROVERBS 17:27-28 ICB
27 The person who has knowledge says very little. And a person
with understanding stays calm.
28 Even a foolish person seems to be wise if he keeps quiet. He
appears to have understanding if he doesn't speak.
 
Proud people act as if they have a duty to display their
superior knowledge to all who will listen. They are quick to
speak, because they "know" they are right.
 
PROVERBS 10:19 ICB
19 If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin. If you are wise, you
will keep quiet.
 
It is not wrong to talk -- just don't talk too much. And don't
be so anxious to impress people with what you know.
 
ECCLESIASTES 5:3 NLT
3 Just as being too busy gives you nightmares, being a fool
makes you a blabbermouth.

3 Keys To A Happy Marriage
 
(Or, any relationship.)
 
JOHN 13:17 KJV
17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
 
1. Be thankful.
 
It all starts with attitude. If you don't stay on the positive
side, failure is inevitable. You cannot have a happy marriage
without happy people. Have you noticed that unthankful people
are never happy?
 
2. Express your appreciation.
 
Let your spouse know by word and deed that you appreciate them.
Be specific and lavish in your praise and thanks. Nothing
encourages people like encouragement.
 
People love people who love them. If you want your spouse to
love you, the best thing you can do is love them, and let them
know it.
 
3. Aim to please.
 
If you make them happy, you will be happy. True happiness is
never found in trying to please ourselves. Fulfillment comes
from accomplishment, and the greatest accomplishment is helping
someone else in their life.

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