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Scripture:

Proverbs 1:5 – “A wise man will hear and increase in learning and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel…” (NASB)

Observation:

"Yes, I saw the sign but didn't follow it!" While loading a young man into the ambulance, the police officer asked if he saw the sign. He replied that he had, but he didn't follow it. It was a detour sign that was posted on the road directing traffic away from a dangerous place. The young man had seen the sign but didn't follow where it led. He was involved in an accident and was hurt in the process. Today's verse states that a wise man will hear and increase learning and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. I can't help but think of a few wise men that we all have heard of this time of year, men who had seen a sign and followed where it led. If we see the sign during this season of His birth, will we follow where it is leading? Will we become wise men in finding the Savior of the World, or will we, like the young driver, miss the sign and end up in a bad situation? Let's not miss His sign this season. Follow the star to our Savior's birth! It will truly bring new life and lead us to a greater understanding of this thing called life.

Application:

Personal Application: Continue spending time with the Lord daily. Sow righteousness and reap the fruit of God's unfailing love.
Family Devotional: Read this chapter to your family. Ask them if anything spoke to them as you read. Talk about their answers and show them that one important aspect of this chapter is that we must continue to spend time with the Lord and keep our hearts focused on His plans and purposes. Pray for them.
TOM SEMBER has been involved in ministering to men for over 25 years. He is an ordained minister with the AG in the NY Ministry Network. Tom lives with his wife, Carolyn, and children in New York. You can connect with Tom on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.





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Scripture:

Hebrews 4:15-16 “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (NASB)

Observation:

Spending time with the local Teen Challenge men, the topic of how much we had in common with each other came up. Teen Challenge is a substance abuse recovery program focusing on Christ and the healings from addiction. As we end the week of addiction victory, we find today’s scripture sharing that we do not have a high priest (Jesus) who cannot sympathize with our weakness. I am sure that Christ didn’t have any addictions, but the verse goes on to share that he was tempted in all things as we are. The more we shared at the Teen Challenge breakfast, the more “in common” things we found. Men with addictions come from all types of backgrounds and all types of lifestyles but we can draw near with confidence to the throne of grace because of Jesus Christ and to each other to help us find the addiction victory in Christ.

Scripture:

James 1:2-3 “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (NASB)

Observation:

He was overjoyed, said he was the happiest he had been in years! As we come close to finishing the week of Addiction Victory, we come upon the verse in His Word relating to the joy found as we encounter various trials and that the testing of our faith producing endurance. Pete couldn’t help but share the joy he found as he related what happened to him over the weekend. Pete struggled with alcohol and weekends were his worst time, but this weekend Pete found victory over his addiction by spending the weekend on a short-term mission trip with his men’s group. He related how he never had a thought about drinking as he spent time helping family after family deal with the clean-up from a recent flood. Not only that, but he shared that he found another man who struggled with the same addiction and with his new-found friend had agreed to hold each other accountable. As he shared his joy, I couldn’t help but think of today’s verse!