ANCHORED FOR VICTORY
Proverbs 3:5-6
The Message: “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.”
Mr. Robbins opened the fifth-grade Sunday school class with, “Let’s contrast St. Patrick and David both being a shepherd.” (See St. Patrick devotion).
Brad said, “St. Patrick was kidnapped and sold into slavery, David was happy to be his family’s shepherd.”
“Right” Mr. Robbins said. “Imagine St. Patrick’s frustration! His life seemed secure, then suddenly he was hijacked off and sold as a slave. He could easily have gotten off the track of Godly living. But the Scripture on the black board is our anchor for victory. That way—regardless of what trials come—we stay on the right track when God is the conductor of our personal train.”
Mr. Robbins is correct. Staying on track of right living is do-able for God’s kids who dare to try. Staying on track brings rewards for everyone who remains faithful to God. One tool that’s vital for staying on track to victory is to read and meditate on God’s word daily. Some people hear one sermon at church on Sunday, and that’s it for the whole week. Who eats only one meal that’s supposed to last all week?
There are 150,000 miles of rail road track in the USA. Railroads carry goods, as well as people, from coast to coast. If RR cars get on a different track, cargo ends up at the wrong destination. When people get side tracked off the path of right living, they lose time as well as God’s blessings. Clear Guidance devotion shows how to find God’s plan of our lives. We definitely do not want to get off that track!
Obedience is another tool that anchors us for victory. Jesus couples love with obedience in John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will obey what I command.” People become annoyed when something doesn’t happen quickly, or immediately. While every prayer from one of God’s kids receives an answer, “Yes,” “No,” or “Wait” comes only in God’s timing.
Anchored for victory often means that we wait for God to coordinate our best blessing. How we reach victory is anchored on the Holy Spirit’s divine supply. He teaches us, empowers us to do great things, and protects us from harm.
Take Home Nugget
“Remember St. Patrick whenever you get depressed at something” Mr. Robbins said. “Trust God and continue on the right path. As children of Almighty God, be brave. Be bold. Be daring for God! Your victory is in sight!”
Day by Day
The Lord leads me on my way.
J.D. Griffith
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