Acts 24:16 ” So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.”

A clean conscience is free from guilt…it knows the difference between right and wrong and tries hard not to offend.  In Daniel 6:4 the Administrators and satraps of the government were trying to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of governmental affairs, but they were unable to do so…they could find no corruption in him, because he was trust worthy and neither corrupt nor negligent in his dealings.  Daniel was a man of integrity before God and man.

II Chronicles 5:14 ” Then the Temple of the Lord was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the Temple of God.”

The Levitical Priests were the Ministers of Worship in the Temple.  When the empty Temple was filled with the presence of God, the glory cloud was so thick with His majesty, they couldn’t see.  Oh, to have that kind of glory cloud descend into every Church…God’s presence filling every available space…His glory breaking forth in a magnificent display.

I Corinthians 2: 6-7 ” We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.”

The principles and judgment of this day and age are totally opposed  to God’s wisdom.  The absurdity and foolishness people look to as sage advice are laughable in  the eyes of the Lord.  True Godly wisdom is hidden naturally to mankind and unknown to human reasoning.  It is only made known to the Believer by Godly revelation.

II Kings 4:2 ” Elisha replied to her, ‘How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?’ “

A desperate, grieving widow of a fellow prophet came to Elisha beseeching him to help her before the creditors took her two boys away to satisfy her debts.  But instead of offering help, Elisha turned the question back on her.  What do you have in your house…what do you have within yourself?  The Lord has already placed within us everything we’ll ever need to be victorious over any situation.  Elisha wanted the widow to realize the wealth and power she already  possessed.

II Samuel 22: 2-4 ” The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior – from violent men You have saved me. I will call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.”

The Lord is my stability in an uncertain and constantly wavering world.  He is my safe refuge where I am able to retreat, rest, and rebuild my shattered hopes and dreams.  The Lord is my advocate and protector when I cry out for mercy.  The Lord is my Lord.

Job 12:12 ” Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? “

Wisdom and the very ability to obtain it is from God.  And the legacy of living a long  life dedicated to the Lord is the very personification of  that Godly  wisdom  itself.

Malachi 3:10 ” ‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.’ “

I challenge you to examine the integrity of God.  Dare to consider His incorruptible virtues.  For if you truly believe God is who He says He is…then test Him.  “Give and it will be given to you.  A good measure, presses down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”  ( Luke 6:38)   Test Him, and you will find that you can not out give God.

Luke 18: 7-8 ” And will not God bring justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off? I tell you, He will see that they get justice, and quickly.”

We may think God is delaying and procrastinating, and not hearing us clearly.  But His timing is always perfect.  And when the time is right, all fairness, truth, and honesty will be revealed.”

Proverbs 3: 1-2 ” My son, do not forget My teaching, but keep My commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.”

Sure, there’s eternal benefits to obeying the Word of God and His commands.  But there are many practical benefits and blessings we may not always think of…things like health, peace, and security, which eludes the world, but for Believers… are just a wonderful part of living our life for the Lord.

Isaiah 55:11 ” So is My Word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

Every letter, word, and commandment of the Lord is divine revelation…His creative activity at work…active and alive.  Not one bit is worthless, trivial or futile in its nature.  Every Word from God will go forth, carrying out and realizing the specific intent, mission and goal it was designed to do.