Yesterday's Devotion from rbc.org

April 16, 2007

This Is Better

READ: Proverbs 16:16-32

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. —Proverbs 16:16


People all over the world are constantly looking for the better item, whether buying fruit in a market or choosing a place to live. We examine, ponder, compare, and finally make a choice based on what we believe is better. I can’t imagine anyone saying, “I’m convinced this one is worse, so I’ll take it.”

The book of Proverbs is filled with comparisons that point us toward the right pathway in life. Because the book’s purpose is to give the reader knowledge and wisdom based on the fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:2,7), it’s not surprising to find statements saying, “This is better than that.”

In Proverbs 16, we read that it is better to get wisdom than gold or silver (v.16); better to be humble among the poor than to be proud among the wealthy (v.19); better to control our temper than to rule a city (v.32). Some people have the ability to be both wise and wealthy. But when faced with a choice between the two, Proverbs says wisdom is the better alternative.

As we read the book of Proverbs, let’s look for those signs that say, “This is better!” When God’s Word shapes our thinking and guides our choices, we’ll discover that His way is always better. —David C. McCasland—David C. McCasland-->

Not what we have, but what we use,Not what we see, but what we choose—These are the things that mar or blessThe sum of human happiness. —Anon.

A little wisdom is better than a lot of wealth.

THIS IS JUST GREAT!

Look at the score board

ROMA VERDICT: Out-passed, out-classed, out-thought and out-fought, they are also out of the Champions League. And yet, given the splendour of United's performance, they almost merit sympathy. --Soccernet

Enough Said.

Prayer

Lord I thank you for this youth cell group. I pray that you will use them mightily, mould them, stretch them so that each one will realise their God given gifts, talents and touch lives. Lord we trust you will raise leaders from among them, worship leaders, cell leaders, evangelists, mission trippers, preachers and even pastors, to be the light of the world wherever they go and whatever they grow up to be, and that they will be your people who will be and be known as a Child of God.

Pictures of Easter Sunday with GNK @ ECP

Service Learning

HI Cell, would like to commend all of you for your efforts yest @ GNK. Your obedience and willingness to serve brought a smile to the children and more so to our Father in Heaven.

I understand some of you feel shy doing the steps during worship -- I was giddy from all the turning around! But seeing Uncle Wee Khoon the veteran, with so much zest n enthu in His voice and dance moves, I was impressed. If we feel a tat shy, He shld feel alot awkward but he did not and instead His boldness to serve is something we can all learn from.

Its never easy to deal with kids -- one moment you are smiling, and the next moment you could be pulling ur hair out!. Both JOY and FRUstration! But your presence made a difference to the kids, and your servanthood attitude -- one tt seeks to serve instead of wanting to be served, certainly is commendable. Lets be honoured n joyful, to be able to serve in this Easter month of Apr.

East Coast Park Next Wk!!!