Shade tree wisdom 1/31/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/31/2017 The apostle Peter wants his message of the saving Gospel to be remembered. Hence he wrote. “I will make every effort so That after my departure you May be able at any time To recall these things.” 2 Peter 1,15 A worthy goal for any pastor, to be remembered for what he said. GPD 1/31/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/29/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/29/2017 How true this is. “The way of the fool is Right I his own eyes, But the wise man Listens to advice” Proverbs 12,15 He advice may be wrong for one this time, but the wise man will ,at least listen before he takes action. That is being wise. GPD 1/29/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/24/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/24/2017 The apostle Paul declares that he remains a sinner, though he is a saint who is forgiven. “The saying is trustworthy And deserving of full Acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world To save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” 1Timothy 1,15. This explains the phrase we so often hear, “saint and sinner”. GPD 1/24/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/23/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/23/2017 How true, for there always seem to be those who sneer at everything and so cause unrest. So this proverb says what we’ve all experienced at times. “Drive out a scoffer, and Strife will go out, and Quarreling and abuse Will cease.” Proverbs 22,10 Better it is if we simply don’t pay attention to such people. GPD 1/23/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/22/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/22/2017 After the inauguration, it is good to remember these words of King Solomon. “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hands of the Lord, He turns it wherever He will. Every way of man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.” Proverbs 21,1.2. The wisdom of the king reminds us that God is always at work. GPD 1/22/17

Shade trewisdom 21/7

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/21/2017 Our Lord Jesus assures us. “In the world you will Have tribulation, but take Heart; I have overcome The world.” John 16, 33. Just remember that assurance when things in life seem to run out of control. GPD 1/21/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/21/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/21/2017 Our Lord Jesus assures us. “In the world you will Have tribulation, but take Heart; I have overcome The world.” John 16, 33. Just remember that assurance when things in life seem to run out of control. GPD 1/21/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/20/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/19/17 Al-ways the best way to begin our day is with prayer. Here is Luther’s morning prayer “I thank you, my Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that you have Kept me this night from all Harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep this day also from Sin and every evil, that all my doings And life may please You. For into Your Hands I commend myself, my Body and soul and all things. Let Your holy Angel be with me, that the evil foe May have no power over me. Amen” Then go to work mwith a fine spirit. GPD 1/19/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/19/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/19/17 Al-ways the best way to begin our day is with prayer. Here is Luther’s morning prayer “I thank you, my Heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that you have Kept me this night from all Harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep this day also from Sin and every evil, that all my doings And life may please You. For into Your Hands I commend myself, my Body and soul and all things. Let Your holy Angel be with me, that the evil foe May have no power over me. Amen” Then go to work mwith a fine spirit. GPD 1/19/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/18/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/18/2017 So that is where light for our daily walk comes from. “For the commandment is A lamp, and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of Discipline are the Way of life.” Proverbs 6, 23. The words show us a way to teach; to use God’s Word as a fine guide for living. GPD 1/18/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/17/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/17/2017 We are surrounded by sinners for we all are, born so. Hence this bit of advice from King Solomon in his Proverbs is excellent for our daily use. “My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.” Proverbs 1,1 It’s all too easy to fall into a habit without being aware of the damage brought thereby. GPD 1/17/17

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Shade Tree Wisdom 1/16/2017 This tells us where it all comes from. All God’s creation depends on His providing. “The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their Food in due season, You open Your hand; And satisfy the desire of Every living thing.” Psalm 145, 15.16 These verses are often used as a table prayer to start a common meal. GPD 1/16/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/15/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/15/2017 God loves us and always forgives the repentant sinner as Isaiah tells us. “Come now, and let us reason Together, says the Lord; Though your sins are like Scarlet, they shall be ass White as snow; though they are Red like crimson, they Shall be as wool. Isaiah 1,18 What a comforting promise this is. He never says, “Prove you mean it.” He simply forgives out of His love for Jesus’, sake. GPD 1/15/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/14/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/14/2017 How fine it is when we really do live together amicably as Psalm 133,1 tells us. “Behold, how good and pleasant It is when brothers dwell Together in unity.” Psalm 133,1. Maybe you too have seen neighbors fighting each other, or families quarreling and being discourteous. Tragic, that! GPD 1/14/17

Sade tree wisdom 1/13/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/13/2017 Here is another truth expressed by the hymn that we do well to remember along life’s journey in 2017 “Thy works, not mine, Christ, Speak gladness to this heart; They tell me all is done, They bid my fears depart. To whom save Thee, Who canst alone, for sin atone, Lord, shall flee?” TLB 565,1 So, may your life be richly blessed in 2017. GPD 1/13/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/12/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/12/2017 During this year let us not forget to rest in Him. The poet said. “Come unto Me ye weary, And I will give you rest” O blessed voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts oppressed! It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of m love that cannot cease.” TLH 684,1 GPD 1/12/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/11/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/10/2017 Here is a truth we ought always remember. Our salvation is a gift, “so that no one may boast.” “For by grace you have been Saved through faith. And that is not Not your own doing; it is The gift of God, not a result of works, So that no one may boast.” Ephesians 2,8.9 The Lord told the Israelites they were His people not because they were better, but because He loved them. So it still is – a GIFT OF GOD, always it is grace. GPD 1/110/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/9/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/9/2017 This is a truth to carry with us in our life’s journey. “The unfolding of your Words gives light, It imparts understanding To the simple. Psalm 119,130 God’s Word is a bright light in our sin-darkened world, a light we sorely need if we would walk God pleasingly in 2017. GPD 1/9/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/8/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/8/2017 Another bit of wisdom for our life’s journey. “Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show Hospitality to strangers, For thereby some have Entertained angels unaware.” Hebrews 13,1 Really, it’s how we treat each mother that makes life pleasant. GPD 1/8/17

SHADE TREE WISDOM 1/7/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/7/2017 Here’s a bit of wisdom from the Scriptures we do well to use often during 2017. “For what was written in Former days was written For our instruction, that Through endurance and the Comfort of the Scriptures We might have hope.” Romans 15,4. Understand, the word of God speaks of our salvation, but it does much more it gives wise advice for any situation we may find ourselves in. GPD 1/7/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/4/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/4/2017 This is a wise thing to do. “I have set the Lord always Before me; because He is My right hand, I shall Not be shaken.” Psalm 16, 8 Surely, there can be no better resolution than that. Having God, the eternal God, as our constant guide. GPD 1/4/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/3/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/3/2017 Here’s a word we do well to remember as we wend our way into 2017. “For with You is the fountain Of life; in Your light do We see light.” Psalm 36,9. God gives us the light of salvation when Jesus died on the cross to pay for the sins we do daily, and so we see the light of Life, truly. GPD 1/3/17

Shade tree wisdom 1/1/17

Shade Tree Wisdom 1/1/2017 The hymn expresses my thoughts best. “The old year now has passed away; We thank thee, O our God, today That Thou hast kept us through the year When danger or distress were near.” May you have a blessed 2017. GPD 1/1/17