God’s Provision – Page 15 – Three Minute Bible

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

Wisdom Wednesday – The Prize

My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,

for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.

— Proverbs 3: 1-2

What do you want out of life? Do you know? Are you looking for things to do that will shorten your life? Do you like to suffer? Are you the kind of person who enjoys going hungry?

Of course not!

Nobody in their right mind (and I grant you that there are people who are not in their right mind!) wants to die young. So hopefully we can agree that it is desirable to prolong life and enjoy the time in peace and prosperity.

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Affirmation Monday – Doors

So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you

— Luke 11: 9

I was looking for a verse to use as an affirmation for today’s post and I happened across this one. Jesus had just finished praying when one of his disciples asked him to teach them about prayer. Jesus teaches the disciples what we know as the “Lord’s Prayer” and then he tells them a story about persistence. He says, in essence, that we should ask God for what we need boldly. Jesus also tells us to be persistent. Then he gives this assurance:

“Ask and it will be given you…”

He doesn’t say we should hang around and wait to see what God is going to do. He says, “ask.” Then he adds: