Message in a Bottle

Romans 12:2 and Mark 8:22-25 Where is Your Faith?

Luke 8:22-25 22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25 “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

Proverbs 24:21-22 Saying 30 21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,22 for those two will send sudden destruction on them,  and who knows what calamities they can bring? "It's About Authority"

Proverbs 24:19-20 Saying #29 19 Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked,20 for the evildoer has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

Proverbs 24:17-18 Saying 28 17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,18 or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them. It's about the heart!

Proverbs 24:15-16 Saying 27 15 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place; 16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.

Proverbs 24:13-14 Saying 26 13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; honey from the comb is sweet to your taste.14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. The Source

Proverbs 24:10-12 Saying 25 10 If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength!11 Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done? Calling Out Taking Action Trusting The Judge

Proverbs 24:8-9 Saying 24 8 Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.9 The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker. How would you like to be remembered?

Proverbs 24:7 Saying 23 7 Wisdom is too high for fools; in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths. "Wisdom is too much for Fools to handle!"

Proverbs 24:5-6 Saying 22 5 The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength. 6 Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers. Action & Reaction - Recognizing The "Who" "How" "When" & "What"

Proverbs 24:3-4 Saying 21 3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. The Foundation of a strong house. Wisdom Understanding Knowledge

Proverbs 24:1-2 Saying 20 1 Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; 2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble. Recognizing The Wicked

Proverbs 23:26-29 Saying 19 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?30 Those who linger over wine, who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly!32 In the end it bites like a snake and poisons like a viper.33 Your eyes will see strange sights, and your mind will imagine confusing things.34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, lying on top of the rigging.35 “They hit me,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt! They beat me, but I don’t feel it! When will I wake up so I can find another drink?” Cause Effect False Solution

Proverbs 23:26-28 Saying 18 26 My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit, and a wayward wife is a narrow well. 28 Like a bandit she lies in wait and multiplies the unfaithful among men. Face it!

Saying 17 Proverbs 23:22-25 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom, instruction, and insight as well.24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. 25 May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful! Saying 17 is divided into 3 parts: Instruction Statement Wish/Prayer

Proverbs 23:19-21 Saying 16 19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path:20 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, 21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags. It's not about the activity, it's about a mindset

Saying 15   Proverbs 23:17-18 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 18 There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Don't "feed" envy and be zealous of The Fear of The Lord.

Saying 14   Proverbs 23:15-16 15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; 16 my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. When was the last time you rejoiced about somebody else's success?

Day 13 Proverbs 23:13-14 13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. 14 Punish them with the rod and save them from death. Discipline - Guidance - Self Control