And the nourishment of your maidservants (Proverbs 27:23-27). Annie, I dont know much about credit scores, etc., but I do know something about the feeling of shame. God is Our Father who Provides for Us: Although God is not explicitly mentioned in this passage, the image of hay gathering and of the provisions given through the flock are a picture of his love and Gods care. What we really need imho to do is to give up on many of the desires tempting us everyday, and then simply receive the Love of the Father instead, which includes every fulfillment we could ever dream of. He is diligent to make sure of the condition of his flocks and herds. Is your job still in demand? Peter writes; Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue , by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust (2 Peter 1:2-4; emph. I also prayed about family issues that bombard my emotions and a though came to me to search this Scripture online and I ended up reading this and I thank God for this. "Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored." Sister, I want to recommend a book to you called The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian. in Jesus name, Amen. Do you daily renew your trust in the cross of Jesus as the payment for those sins? 4. It means that, as we attend to our finances, to the relationships that we navigate in our homes, to the needs of others in the home we are not on our own. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.). If you will love Him purely, you will be as willing to follow Him to Calvary as to Tabor. Part of that diligence is to know your present situation well and provide for your future. And finally, look at how Solomon emphasizes the results of following this exhortation : "When the hay is removed, and the tender grass shows itself, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered in, the lambs will provide your clothing, and the goats the price of a field; you shall have enough goats milk for your food, for the food of your household, and the nourishment of your maidservants" (vv. The Bible value the Word to be Sure..You see, Verse 23 says..Be sure you know the condition of your..I can fill the gap with many things. Practices, The Necessary Actions and maintenance for your girls. For without His blessing, any labor to build a house, or efforts to keep a city, will be in vain (Ps 127:1). Pentecostal. We have a great many acquaintances and sometimes we call them friends, and so misuse the noble word "friendship." 2627) intended for reading on Lord's Day, June 18th, 1899, delivered by C. H. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. How those who Fear Scourges and those who Contemn them are to be Admonished. God is an on time God..thank you my heavenly Father! so am I. It's meant to teach us the important principle of diligent stewardship with respect to the basic things of life. (Diligently know the faces of thy beasts; and keep watch thou over thy flocks.) We need to give diligent attention to God's basic provisions to us; because lean times will come. But if you had your flocks and herds, you'd survive. Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, "I will ask for no reward. [1] We must not injure another in his name. - A mashal ode in praise of a pastoral and agricultural life. ~ Ask God to show you what action/ step to take to respond to what he wants to do as part of the cooperative process of blessing your household. What's more, he warns that "a crown"a symbol of the royalty and power that a king possesses over mendoesn't endure (literally) "from generation to generation". --Proverbs 27:8. Peradventure in some after-day of adversity when these so-called friends have looked out for their C.H. I. Money what? He is not saying, "Don't worry about the little things. We are going to consider together this morning what God has revealed by considering what Solomon meant when he wrote those same words, "Guard your heart". Thank you for this, you truly helped open my eyes to understand this passage. "Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds.". Writing to his son, King Solomon writes.g What about the most basic starting point of all? But this passage is meant to teach us something far more than just simply that we should go get some sheep and goats and start looking after them! They are to be admonished Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the Great, The Call of Matthew. They will have taught us to trust Christ; and we will provein real-life experiencethat we really can do all things through His strength. After He taught the people and gave them His instructions, He closed with these words: Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. The wisdom of proverbs is not a success manual. The man through whom God gave these words of wisdom was King Solomon. We are Let's walk through Solomon's basic principles once morethis time, thinking about their application to our spiritual lives. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry"'"(Luke 12:16-19). We can know family needs. It is easy to fall into professional habits or ruts and lose your sharpness. How deep or how full depends on whether or not we will pay the price of this excellent wisdom; the price is that of patient, reverent study. God has placed return in our work but has given man the responsibility to be diligent in order to extract it. He had seen certain persons of a vagrant kind, and he perceived that they seldom or never prospered. I closed my eyes and was guided to this passage! The well-being and future security of a man's household literally depeneded on it. So then; what is the state of your flocks and herds? So according to Solomon, good servants obtained honor C.H. To worsen it he abandons the family in pursuit of adulterous lifestyle, defiling our marital bed over and over, creating chaos in the family. And it is not surprising that one speaks well who lives perfectly. And so, dear brothers and sisters; "Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds. Proverbs 27:23 New International Version 23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; Read full chapter Proverbs 27:23 in all English translations Proverbs 26 Proverbs 28 New International Version (NIV) Be content with all the suffering that God may lay upon you. 10-11, emph. 2. In Solomon's day every man sat under his own vine and fig tree, and there was peace throughout the whole country. All, however, are rightly subsumed under the idea of wisdom, which to the Hebrew had always moral relations. Stormie Omartian has also written The Power of a Praying Mother. Be encouraged and may God bless and strengthen you, Thanks for letting me know the truth have been thinking and seeking for an explanation to this verse the revealed to me.. God bless you now i understand. Businesses and jobs have been lost by changes in laws, economic depressions, over-expansion, neglect and sloth, new inventions, competition, tax changes, war, political upheaval, natural disasters, theft, cultural changes, death, consumer trends, and so forth. 5-9, emph. Water? Do you seek His help continually to turn away from the sinful habits of the past? Hi I am from India, Happy to read this message. The whole economy of the world could go to ruin; and all the luxuries of the world could be lost. added). And Solomon's own son, Rehoboam, would end up losing his rule over ten of the twelve tribes of Israel during his own reign. But as if to teach us that God is not careless concerning our doings in the present scene, and that our benevolent Father is not inattentive to our happiness even in this state, he has furnished us with some excellent and wise maxims, which we may put in practice, not only in spiritual matters, but in temporal affairs also. [23] Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. AND HEY do you what or who else matters you! He said. THERE are not a few difficulties in the account, which Moses has given of the creation of the world, and of the formation, and temptation, and fall of our first parents. It's a call to give ongoing, persitant, diligent attention to the basic provisions God has made for our spiritual lives. You also need to measure the future viability of your job or business and make whatever changes are necessary to avoid loss. He must be loved as much on Calvary as on Tabor, since it is there that He makes the greatest manifestation of His love. This is as true David, Solomons father, replaced Saul, and he was not even from the same tribe of Israel. His eye is upon us, and He will call us to account for every act of cruelty done to the creatures He has made. 21 I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. And since many people in the middle-eastern world made much of their food from goat's milk, he will know that he and his household will never be hungry or without industry. This is what I call, Equipping others to reach their Potentials. Gregory to Anastasius, Bishop of Antioch. Know where your children are in their walk in life and relationship with the Lord. and to nourish your female servants. We will be prepared and secure. This is a shift in the emphasis. And as we've seen, this is because God had given those flocks and herds to men as a basic provision of daily human life. It is a great cruelty to murder a man in his name. Solomon spoke from observation. Thank you so much for sharing. Now, here's a man that the people of this world could admire! For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins (vv. It would simply be good policy thenno matter how wealthy you may have been in other waysto prioritize diligent attention to such basic, material provisions in life. What about the provision He has made for the forgiveness of your daily sins? The prosperous times didn't distract him; and the lean times didn't undo him. Attend to Your household:Attend your heart to your herdstranslates intoGive careful attention. Present Italy and its capital are laughingstocks in comparison! ^A Matt. Exod 20: 13. These changes can cause difficulties in our households and trouble. But these words also testify of Jesus Christ, Who is the good shepherd, knows His sheep, is known by His sheep, planned the purchase of Gentile sheep, and will not lose one of them (John 10:1-16)! Proverbs 27:23-27 New Living Translation 23 Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds, 24 for riches don't last forever, and the crown might not be passed to the next generation. This is often a mistake of modern evangelicalism that God provides us with methods to find happiness and success. SpurgeonSermons on Proverbs, Spiritual AppetiteA Sermon (No. I believed that in todays world the flock would be looking after my finances, so I went onto the net to search for an explanation. 21 For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed, Thou shalt not kill.' I don't have any! Solomon saw such political change firsthand. husbands life. Is there sufficient grazing area? Dont be afraid and dont worry too much about money (Matt.6:15-34), it is only a means to help you to have the things you need but God is your true provider. From the onset of our marriage there was no love shown to me, I guess his purpose was to have children, but having children with the woman you dont love, how can you love the children that come from her. Proverbs 27:23-27 portrays the wondrous interplay of diligent work on our part & faithful watch-care [or providence] as God's part. To find out the secret of "working together with God" in all the departments of our life is one of the deepest secrets of satisfaction and blessedness. added). I read psalm 27 today, being the 27th day of the month. INTRODUCTION: We read of flocks and herds, of hay and tender grass, of mountain herbs, lambs and goats. Riches are not for ever they go away by many means. Let a man keep the laws of God, and his way will be strewn with satisfactions. --Proverbs 27:1. II, The Sixth CommandmentThou shalt not kill.' We see that this is true by faith. Note the instruction "pay attention and listen closely" (Pr. The Rothschilds, Vanderbilts, Morgans, Carnegies, Astors, and Rockefellers have fallen far from the preeminence they once had. While Solomon's advice to shepherds may not directly speak to any of us, there is good application for all of us. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Fruits Of The Spirit (Introductionary Message), If The Preacher Is Dead, The Sermon Will Be Dead, Chasing The Dream, Preaching Greatness, And Knowing Your Audience. 94) delivered on Sabbath morning, August 25, 1856, by C. H. Spurgeon at Maberley Chapel, Kingsland, on behalf of the Metropolitan Benefit Societies' Asylum, Ball's Pond Road, Islington. What about the provision He has made for you through the body of Christ? Because God' In this commandment is a sin forbidden, which is murder, Thou shalt not kill,' and a duty implied, which is, to preserve our own life, and the life of others. If a man in Palestine carefully watched his fig tree and kept it in proper condition, he was sure to be abundantly rewarded in due season, for it would yield him a large quantity of fruit of which he would enjoy the luscious taste. read more, Scripture: What was the rate of loss from theft? Wise men observe changes and trends in their industry and in their company. Children in these situations generally fail to thrive. Why is this important? Except to serve thee still" - and to serve thee better. He himself had watched as other kingdoms changed hands over and over. --Proverbs 27:10. . God bless you and anyone else whos web search finds them here as well. . added). It is not enough to keep going to the same job or operating the same business, even if you do it diligently. Do you join in with them in sincere worship? Proverbs 27:23-24 This verse in Proverbs kicks off a section that deals with diligence, as well as the fact of change in life. Alexander the Great died at 33, and his sons were murdered. The Four Most Important Things We Could Ever Tell God bless the person who gave this sermon and thank you too for your advice regarding proverbs not being guidelines! But God does not provide us with methods God provides us with himself. Some by the six days of the creation have understood as many years. --Proverbs 27:8. The battle you are in is a spiritual one. Again, this would be something that Solomon would have known from personal experience. Thank you so much for sharing this ! Their being named by Adam. SpurgeonSermons on Proverbs, The Best FriendA Sermon (No. God bless you. . Thus the whole of Proverbs 25-27 has . But each man must take precautionary care of his profession or business, for either can disappear easily by many causes. A sermon (No. Do you talk to Him about your problems and concerns in life? 20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. Are you keeping up with technical changes? Blessed to have come across this message. But nowadays most of us dont have sheep. "Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored." The things of this world will fail. I encourage you to take some time, be still (ps.46:10), and listen to Gods gentle voice. We have heard of a gentleman who was accustomed to C.H. 20 For ye bear with a man, if he bringeth you into bondage, if he devoureth you, if he taketh you captive, if he exalteth himself, if he smiteth you on the face. Dr. Joel Beeke . Proverbs 27 : Play. Know the Condition of Your Household:Know you know the condition of your flocks . --Proverbs 27:7. They give themselves to be caressed, and take themselves back when they are crucified; or else they seek for consolation in, A Short Method Of Prayer And Spiritual Torrents, (Admonition 14.) A good friend will rebuke you and will do their best to help you. Peace, Pete Bauer. The condition of ones flocks had to do with ones wealth or lack thereof. and the goats with the price of a field. Do you forget what is behind, and reach forth to what is ahead? So let me leave you with a way to respond. Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. Joyous is the sight when man's toil united with the forces of nature, has been blessed with the abundant harvests and the rich flocks. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Godly Fear and its Goodly Consequence. I want to say to you that if you are a believer, a follower of Jesus, then you are a beloved child of God and in Christ the Father is well-pleased with you. read more. He had seen riches come and go many times. I matter to God! 25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears We need truth. W. McGarveyThe Four-Fold Gospel, The Poor in Spirit are Enriched with a KingdomTheirs is the kingdom of heaven. Where are Ramses II, Genghis Khan, Louis XVI, John F. Kennedy, and their families? read more, Scripture: It has been observed that there are some ways that this short poem answers the one that ended the fourth collection (cf. In all the whirl and swirl of life, he remained constant and secure. God has placed return in our work but has given man the responsibility to be diligent in order to extract it. I have received through the hands of our common son the deacon Sabinianus the longed for letter of your most sweet Holiness, in which the words have flowed not from your tongue but from your soul. But in his day, to attend to one's flocks of sheep and goats was to attend to the basic material securities of life. 14 And as he ^a Jesus passed by from thence, he saw ^c and beheld ^a a man, ^c a publican, named, Theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Sleep, beloved (Ps 127:2)! I believe He also is speaking of your relationship with your spouse and children. No one part of this account is fuller of difficulties, An Essay on the Mosaic Account of the Creation and Fall of Man, Text: First Peter 2, 20-25. An invading army could wipe out a farmers living. The Hebrew John Edgar McFadyenIntroduction to the Old Testament. These things were directly connected to the prosperity of the household. ~ Confess your inability to have the wisdom to heal your household and ask God to bless it. What a great mercy it is that we do not know "what a day may bring forth"! read more. Slothfulness is part of sinful human nature. Do you acknowledge your sins to Him and confess them to Him? Nevertheless, we can still know the condition of our households. Effective leadership is a major key to achievement, effectiveness, and success in every area of life. The largest and most trusted library of over 2,499,000 free sermons from conservative Christian churches and ministries worldwide. Some of those relationships were good for us, and some of them were toxic, while others were fun, but we seemed to find ourselves in trouble quite Thank you, may God continue to bless and guide you Some have appetite and no meat, they need our pity; others have meat but no appetite, they may not perhaps win our pity but they certainly require it. "Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored." David, though king, appointed great men to wisely care for his assets (I Chron 27:25-31), and Hezekiah, who loved farming, made costly efforts to provide well for it (II Chron 26:10). is in part a description of the good housewife. on Thursday evening, February 23rd, 1882. It was a matter of prudent stewardship to make sure that your flocks and herds are all present and accounted for, to make sure that each animal was healthy and well-fed, to make sure that they were all safe from loss through preditors or from theft. A kingdom is held the acme and top of all worldly felicity, and this honour have all the saints'; so says our Saviour, Theirs is the, The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. 26, 27.) 2971A Sermon Published on Thursday, January 18th, 1906,Delivered By C.H. . Spurgeon at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. We're to be diligentabove all elsein the care of our inner-man before God. "Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." Read Proverbs (WYC) Read Proverbs 27:23 (WYC) in Parallel. SpurgeonSermons on Proverbs, The Way to HonorA Sermon (No. We must, so to speak, know diligently the state of our "flocks" and attend to our "herds"; because such diligent care is basic to everything else. Have you given proper attention to the basic provisions God has made for your spiritual growth and life in Christ? Solomon says, "Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, and attend to your herds . He built his house on the sandon that which cannot last and that is sure to be swept away in times of trial. He had given diligent attetion to securing for himself the things of this worldthings that he couldn't keep. This indicated his lordship over them, and the interest God would have him take in them. Thank you for sharing your sermon. 14 And as he ^a Jesus passed by from thence, he saw ^c and beheld ^a a man, ^c a publican, named J. Let the man, "if he have hands, handle; if eyes, measure and discriminate; let him accept and hive every fact of chemistry, natural history, and economy; the more he has, the less he is willing to spare any one. 5. For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away like an eagle toward heaven" (Proverbs 23:4-5). 13, 14; ^C Luke V. 27, 28. And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops? So he said, I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. Do you put your spiritual gifts to work in serving your brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as allowing yourself to be served by their spiritual gifts? We must give "all diligence", Peter says, to add to the basic foundation of faith that God has provided. January 1, 1970 . Since you cannot even see tomorrow, you must trust the God Who holds the future in His hands. This sermon was preached at Peace Hill Christian Fellowship on July 17th, 2011. It is the glory of God, we are told, to conceal a thing, and it most certainly is for the happiness of mankind that he should conceal, A Sermon (No. Proverbs 22:7, Proverbs 27:23-24, Proverbs 21:10, Denomination: Do you have a transferable skill, liquid capital, professional contacts, or all three to help you in the future? Similarly, he exhorts the readerin the same attitude of diligenceto "attend to your herds". King Saul, the first king of Israel, and his family were wiped out; only a dependent cripple named Mephibosheth was left. Dont be surprised if God shows you problems and needs that you have no idea how to mend relationships that are in ruins broken situations that seem beyond healing. Riches will not last. For riches are not forever, A son that is set on the throne can easily squander his rule; or another ruler can easily take it away from him. Just stay blessed. Play Audio: All men must have a profitable profession or business, for productive labor is God's will. But it is also easy to think of families where parents are so caught up with their selfish pursuits that they effectively ignore children -or one spouse is so caught up in selfish pursuits that the home is damaged, whether financially or relationally. And finally, consider the promised result; that . Thank God for you. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (v. 13). (at or Near Capernaum.) 23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, And when they come, and if we have given proper attention and care to those spiritual basics, we will stand strong. They are fond of being praised and encouraged: a kind word or affectionate stroke makes them wonderfully happy, and even the expression of countenance they learn to understand. Just then I went online searching for a commentary to guide my study. Do your reasonable best in providing for the future, and trust the Lord for the rest.
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